09-04-2021, 22:58
The warnings about Switzerland proved correct, after Scotland defeated Norway 7-6. After 7 single-shot ends Scotland trailed by 2-5, then Bruce Mouat pounced to score 4 shots to gain the lead. Norway levelled in the 9th end, but Mouat again played a perfect draw with the last stone to clinch victory. Although he was the weakest player for Scotland, he played the big shots exceptionally well and that's what counts.
At the same time Switzerland beat China 9-4, also with the help of a 4, to overtake Norway, Only 8 ends were played in this game, so the Swiss had a nervous wait to see a Scotland win.
The 6 teams who have qualified for the final stages have also qualified for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022, Scotland acting as GB. There are still games in progress, but the top three will still be the same teams, but perhaps in a different order. Two from RCF, Sweden and USA will go directly to the semi-finals tomorrow with the 3rd one playing Switzerland in one play-off game and Canada v Scotland in the other.
At the same time Switzerland beat China 9-4, also with the help of a 4, to overtake Norway, Only 8 ends were played in this game, so the Swiss had a nervous wait to see a Scotland win.
The 6 teams who have qualified for the final stages have also qualified for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022, Scotland acting as GB. There are still games in progress, but the top three will still be the same teams, but perhaps in a different order. Two from RCF, Sweden and USA will go directly to the semi-finals tomorrow with the 3rd one playing Switzerland in one play-off game and Canada v Scotland in the other.
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