08-04-2022, 23:47
(This post was last modified: 09-04-2022, 00:17 by ritchiebaby.)
The ritchie stare has been recalled for an urgent overhaul, after being rejected by Dragon's Den and bitter-sweet Alan Sugar. Scotland are in free-fall following their chastening defeat by Sweden by 2 shots to 8 and then Canada by 6-8. Not putting too fine a point on it, Ross Paterson had a percentage of 59 against Niklas Edin's 89 in the first game, and then 65 against Brad Gushue's 83.
With one game to play, Canada lead with 9 wins, then Sweden on 8 wins. Both Italy and United States have 7 wins and are followed by Germany, Scotland and Switzerland. Korea have 2 games still to play on 5 wins and also Norway, if they beat Sweden, are the only other teams with a chance to qualify. Canada, Sweden, Italy and United States have all guaranteed qualification for the later stages with 2 places still up for grabs.
Despite 3 successive defeats, Scotland are still in with a shout to qualify with their final game against Switzerland at 3am tomorrow, when only a win will do. Germany are still to play Korea tonight at 10pm and the Koreans will play again at 3am tomorrow against Netherlands. Norway play Sweden at 10pm tonight
As usual in these close round-robin games, there are several permutations to consider. Either Scotland or Switzerland will move on to 7 wins, leaving only 1 place available, which can be filled only by either Germany or Korea getting to 7 wins. If Korea beat Germany and then lose to Netherlands and Norway defeat Sweden, there will be 4 teams on 6 wins and then the fun begins, working out who beat who and possibly the Draw Shot Challenge will come into the reckoning (we are pretty good at that and it could yet prove useful).
Now is the hour to stand up and be counted. Can we do it? YES! Will we do it? We'll have to wait for that answer.
With one game to play, Canada lead with 9 wins, then Sweden on 8 wins. Both Italy and United States have 7 wins and are followed by Germany, Scotland and Switzerland. Korea have 2 games still to play on 5 wins and also Norway, if they beat Sweden, are the only other teams with a chance to qualify. Canada, Sweden, Italy and United States have all guaranteed qualification for the later stages with 2 places still up for grabs.
Despite 3 successive defeats, Scotland are still in with a shout to qualify with their final game against Switzerland at 3am tomorrow, when only a win will do. Germany are still to play Korea tonight at 10pm and the Koreans will play again at 3am tomorrow against Netherlands. Norway play Sweden at 10pm tonight
As usual in these close round-robin games, there are several permutations to consider. Either Scotland or Switzerland will move on to 7 wins, leaving only 1 place available, which can be filled only by either Germany or Korea getting to 7 wins. If Korea beat Germany and then lose to Netherlands and Norway defeat Sweden, there will be 4 teams on 6 wins and then the fun begins, working out who beat who and possibly the Draw Shot Challenge will come into the reckoning (we are pretty good at that and it could yet prove useful).
Now is the hour to stand up and be counted. Can we do it? YES! Will we do it? We'll have to wait for that answer.
Cabbage is still good for you