19-10-2023, 00:28
Unfortunately, England lost 4-7 against Japan after 7 ends, which makes qualification very difficult for the English team. They were doing quite well until they lost 4 shots in the 5th end, putting the win out of reach.
Ireland gained a modicum of revenge over Japan, winning 8-6, after winning 4 of the last 5 ends. Their quest for 3rd place and qualification looks even harder now, but still theoretically possible.
Scotland had a brief resurgence with a convincing 8-1 win over Netherlands. It's all about playing for pride now for the Scots.
Wales suffered again tonight, losing 2-7 to a dominant Sweden.
Sweden and Belgium are definite qualifiers and Japan are certainly favourites to be the 3rd qualifier from Group A, with a game against Wales to come. BUT, and there's always a BUT and an IF, IF Japan lose that game and both England and Ireland win their final games, there will be a 3-way tie for the final slot. In that case, in the little triangular competition, each team would have 1 win each. Japan would still be favourites thanks to their superior Draw Shot Challenge record, but England are not that far behind and could cause an upset. Again IF only Ireland win, they would go through due to them beating Japan earlier today.
Now that's my interpretation of what should happen, as there is no help from the event website as to the agreed procedure.
Ireland gained a modicum of revenge over Japan, winning 8-6, after winning 4 of the last 5 ends. Their quest for 3rd place and qualification looks even harder now, but still theoretically possible.
Scotland had a brief resurgence with a convincing 8-1 win over Netherlands. It's all about playing for pride now for the Scots.
Wales suffered again tonight, losing 2-7 to a dominant Sweden.
Sweden and Belgium are definite qualifiers and Japan are certainly favourites to be the 3rd qualifier from Group A, with a game against Wales to come. BUT, and there's always a BUT and an IF, IF Japan lose that game and both England and Ireland win their final games, there will be a 3-way tie for the final slot. In that case, in the little triangular competition, each team would have 1 win each. Japan would still be favourites thanks to their superior Draw Shot Challenge record, but England are not that far behind and could cause an upset. Again IF only Ireland win, they would go through due to them beating Japan earlier today.
Now that's my interpretation of what should happen, as there is no help from the event website as to the agreed procedure.
Cabbage is still good for you