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Team GB Curling's Wild Ride: Near Misses and Miraculous Shots
19 Feb
Summary
- Both British curling teams must win all remaining games.
- A stunning shot by Becky Morrison saved a crucial match.
- Team GB awaits results from other games to advance.
The chances for both British curling teams at the Winter Olympics are precarious, requiring them to win all upcoming games and benefit from favorable results elsewhere to advance to the semi-finals. On Wednesday, Team GB secured victories in all three scheduled matches against the USA and Japan, spanning twelve hours of intense play.
A particularly extraordinary moment occurred when Becky Morrison executed a high-tariff hit-and-roll on her final stone against the USA, securing a crucial two-point swing that saved the game. Her teammates described it as one of the best shots they had ever witnessed.
The British men's team decisively beat the USA, but their progression, along with the women's, now hinges on the outcomes of matches involving Norway and Italy. The teams were intently following other rinks, comparing their situation to a dramatic final day in league football.
Ultimately, Canada's victory over Italy and Switzerland's win against Norway meant that Great Britain's advancement now depends on either Norway or Italy losing their next respective matches. Both British teams are awaiting these results with anticipation, with one player stating he will be "refreshing my phone every 20 seconds."
