GB stun USA with late curling win, keeping semis dreams alive
GB stun USA with late curling win, keeping semis dreams alive
Rebecca Morrison's clutch final-stone double takeout seals an 8-7 victory over the US, reviving Team GB's semi-final hopes in a dramatic world championship moment.
Team GB's men stunned the United States 8-7 thanks to a final-stone double takeout by Rebecca Morrison, a finish that kept their curling semi-final hopes alive.
Trailing late, Morrison struck in the deciding end to steal two and push GB past the Americans in a dramatic finale. The victory leaves the Brits in contention as the medal picture tightens around the decisive morning sessions.
Mouat admitted the position is tense in the run-up to the medal rounds, saying, "This is a horrible position to be in, watching other games and hoping results go our way. But we're just going to have to keep our fingers and toes crossed and see what happens."
Dodds praised Morrison's performance, noting, "That was the proper Team Morrison out there. We have the talent of winning ugly but, tonight, that is how we like to perform. Now roll on tomorrow and embrace the experience and the noise."
The men's path to the semi-finals now depends on Thursday morning's results, with GB needing either Italy or Norway to lose to Switzerland or Canada respectively for a chance at the last four. Meanwhile, the women's team still have work on Thursday: they must beat hosts Italy at 13:05 GMT and hope Switzerland beat the US if they are to make Friday's semis.
If results swing GB's way, Mouat's team could be in the last four later on Thursday; if not, the dream will hinge on the outcomes elsewhere, but the comeback has revived belief and given fans something to cheer about.
