06-04-2016, 00:30
SCO, I'd be very annoyed with myself, as a club curler, with a complete miss like that, never mind an experienced internationalist doing it. With hindsight it was an open shot and possibly too easy, resulting in a momentary lapse of concentration and the damage is done. And you're right. It probably contributed to the second defeat.
Anyway, Scotland again made it hard for themselves, losing 4-5 to Switzerland after an extra end. Every stone played in the extra end scored 100%, but the Swiss had last stone and drew the shot for the winner. As if that wasn't bad enough, Scotland then lost their next game against USA by 7-9, again after an extra end when they didn't have last stone. Failing to draw in with their second last stone cost the Scots, as they were left with an extremely difficult take-out with the last, which didn't come off. Scotland won the percentage game in both instances, but the only statistic that counts is the one on the scoreboard.
Even with 4 games still to go, it must be impossible for the Scottish team to be in the top four come Thursday night. All teams have played 7 games and Canada still lead the way with 7 wins, followed by Norway with 6. USA have 5 wins with Denmark, Japan and Sweden on 4 wins. Scotland with their 2 wins are in ninth place and can only manage 6 wins.
Next up for Scotland is Finland and Germany tomorrow, with Denmark and Sweden to come on Thursday.
Anyway, Scotland again made it hard for themselves, losing 4-5 to Switzerland after an extra end. Every stone played in the extra end scored 100%, but the Swiss had last stone and drew the shot for the winner. As if that wasn't bad enough, Scotland then lost their next game against USA by 7-9, again after an extra end when they didn't have last stone. Failing to draw in with their second last stone cost the Scots, as they were left with an extremely difficult take-out with the last, which didn't come off. Scotland won the percentage game in both instances, but the only statistic that counts is the one on the scoreboard.
Even with 4 games still to go, it must be impossible for the Scottish team to be in the top four come Thursday night. All teams have played 7 games and Canada still lead the way with 7 wins, followed by Norway with 6. USA have 5 wins with Denmark, Japan and Sweden on 4 wins. Scotland with their 2 wins are in ninth place and can only manage 6 wins.
Next up for Scotland is Finland and Germany tomorrow, with Denmark and Sweden to come on Thursday.
Cabbage is still good for you