06-01-2018, 00:39
Two conceded games from England today, neither of which make for pretty reading.
The Men were beaten 4-9 by Czech Republic in a game where the English team scored 4 ends to Czech Republic's 3! England were 1-1 when they lost a 4 in the 3rd end but came back to 3-5 and promptly lost another 4 in the 6th end. Two slack ends have cost them dearly. They now have lost all their 3 games and must surely be on their way out.
The malaise was transferred to the Women late tonight and they were absolutely hammered 0-13 by Italy. Losing 4, 2 and 3 in the first 3 ends set the tone. However they have won 2 of their 3 games and will still be in with a chance of progressing if they can get back on track tomorrow.
PS - Just to highlight the progress of Italy as an up-and-coming curling nation, the Full Men's Team have qualified for the Olympic Games and the Full Women's Team won Bronze in the recent European Championships.
The Men were beaten 4-9 by Czech Republic in a game where the English team scored 4 ends to Czech Republic's 3! England were 1-1 when they lost a 4 in the 3rd end but came back to 3-5 and promptly lost another 4 in the 6th end. Two slack ends have cost them dearly. They now have lost all their 3 games and must surely be on their way out.
The malaise was transferred to the Women late tonight and they were absolutely hammered 0-13 by Italy. Losing 4, 2 and 3 in the first 3 ends set the tone. However they have won 2 of their 3 games and will still be in with a chance of progressing if they can get back on track tomorrow.
PS - Just to highlight the progress of Italy as an up-and-coming curling nation, the Full Men's Team have qualified for the Olympic Games and the Full Women's Team won Bronze in the recent European Championships.
Cabbage is still good for you