24-03-2018, 21:55
It'll come as no great surprise to learn that a so-far below-par Scottish team managed to beat Olympic Champions Sweden by 8-5, leading all the way through the game. Again the Scots rose to the occasion in their second Friday game by defeating Olympic Silver Medallists Korea 6-5 with an inch-perfect last stone draw in the extra end. Far too late of course, but I'm sure these two wins would have been immensely satisfying.
Frustratingly, and probably annoyingly, a win during the week against USA would have seen the Scots qualify for the later stages. They finished with 5 wins, with USA and Czech Republic qualifying on 6 wins. In the Qualifying Games, USA defeated Korea by 10-3 after scoring 7 shots (YES, SEVEN!!!) in the 9th end. I'm not exactly sure how the Koreans allowed that to happen, but obviously there were big mistakes made during the end. In the other game, Russia beat Czech Republic 7-3, losing only one end.
The Semi-finals are now Sweden v Russia and Canada v USA. The Bronze Medal game is at 10.00 tomorrow and the Gold Medal match is at 15.00.
Frustratingly, and probably annoyingly, a win during the week against USA would have seen the Scots qualify for the later stages. They finished with 5 wins, with USA and Czech Republic qualifying on 6 wins. In the Qualifying Games, USA defeated Korea by 10-3 after scoring 7 shots (YES, SEVEN!!!) in the 9th end. I'm not exactly sure how the Koreans allowed that to happen, but obviously there were big mistakes made during the end. In the other game, Russia beat Czech Republic 7-3, losing only one end.
The Semi-finals are now Sweden v Russia and Canada v USA. The Bronze Medal game is at 10.00 tomorrow and the Gold Medal match is at 15.00.
Cabbage is still good for you