23-11-2022, 23:57
What a difference a day makes!!!
Scotland Women shook off their lethargy with a convincing win over newcomers Hungary with a dominant 10-1 scoreline after only 6 ends. However with a higher standard of opponent in Norway, they once again struggled to gain control of the game, eventually recovering brilliantly to score 4 shots in the last 2 ends, to win by 8-6. Not only that, the win was enough to secure their Semi-final spot, because Germany, Norway and Turkiye were beaten in the last game. Sweden did win in the last session, but the Scots had already beaten them in the round-robin. As a result, Scotland play against Denmark, with Italy playing Switzerland in the other Semi-final.
Scotland skip, Rebecca Morrison, said “I honestly just can’t believe it right now. That game didn’t feel like it was ours for a long time. We just pulled it out at the end, and it just feels great. Honestly, I’m blown away! Everything went in our favour in that last session and we couldn’t ask for anything more.” She could have added that "ritchiebaby had written us off, so up yours, ritchie, you haven't a clue what you're talking about".
With the words "proper planning" and "piss-poor performance" ringing in my ears, some clown forgot to add the fact that Scotland Men defeated Norway by 8 shots to 1, in last night's post. Obviously the Scottish team lost their way a bit too, as they conceded after only 7 ends, losing 2-7 to Switzerland. It doesn't really matter in the long run as Italy, Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden have all qualified for the Semi-finals. Only the draw is to be confirmed after the final games tomorrow.
England Women suffered a 3-10 defeat against Finland to leave themselves with no chance of qualifying.They redeemed themselves with a narrow 7-5 win over Austria this afternoon, which might, just might, be enough to save themselves from relegation to Division-C. The 4 teams involved Austria, England, Finland and Slovakia don't play each other and could result in all kinds of permutations, depending on how they handle the pressure.
England Men also suffered against Finland, losing 4-10 after only 6 ends.
Ireland Men went to town this morning with a thumping 16-6 win over Estonia after 8 ends, although, to be honest, they could have stopped a couple of ends earlier.
Wales Men were pipped at the post by Ukraine, losing 7-8.
With 1 game to be played tomorrow, 5 teams still have the chance to fill the 2 available places from Group A - Finland are on 5 wins and have definitely qualified, Wales have 4 wins, Slovakia, Ukraine, England and Ireland have 3 wins.
Scotland Women shook off their lethargy with a convincing win over newcomers Hungary with a dominant 10-1 scoreline after only 6 ends. However with a higher standard of opponent in Norway, they once again struggled to gain control of the game, eventually recovering brilliantly to score 4 shots in the last 2 ends, to win by 8-6. Not only that, the win was enough to secure their Semi-final spot, because Germany, Norway and Turkiye were beaten in the last game. Sweden did win in the last session, but the Scots had already beaten them in the round-robin. As a result, Scotland play against Denmark, with Italy playing Switzerland in the other Semi-final.
Scotland skip, Rebecca Morrison, said “I honestly just can’t believe it right now. That game didn’t feel like it was ours for a long time. We just pulled it out at the end, and it just feels great. Honestly, I’m blown away! Everything went in our favour in that last session and we couldn’t ask for anything more.” She could have added that "ritchiebaby had written us off, so up yours, ritchie, you haven't a clue what you're talking about".
With the words "proper planning" and "piss-poor performance" ringing in my ears, some clown forgot to add the fact that Scotland Men defeated Norway by 8 shots to 1, in last night's post. Obviously the Scottish team lost their way a bit too, as they conceded after only 7 ends, losing 2-7 to Switzerland. It doesn't really matter in the long run as Italy, Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden have all qualified for the Semi-finals. Only the draw is to be confirmed after the final games tomorrow.
England Women suffered a 3-10 defeat against Finland to leave themselves with no chance of qualifying.They redeemed themselves with a narrow 7-5 win over Austria this afternoon, which might, just might, be enough to save themselves from relegation to Division-C. The 4 teams involved Austria, England, Finland and Slovakia don't play each other and could result in all kinds of permutations, depending on how they handle the pressure.
England Men also suffered against Finland, losing 4-10 after only 6 ends.
Ireland Men went to town this morning with a thumping 16-6 win over Estonia after 8 ends, although, to be honest, they could have stopped a couple of ends earlier.
Wales Men were pipped at the post by Ukraine, losing 7-8.
With 1 game to be played tomorrow, 5 teams still have the chance to fill the 2 available places from Group A - Finland are on 5 wins and have definitely qualified, Wales have 4 wins, Slovakia, Ukraine, England and Ireland have 3 wins.
Cabbage is still good for you