In a nail-biting contest at the World Men's Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, Japan edged past China with a narrow 7-6 win. Fans were treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as both teams exchanged brilliant shots and strategic plays.
The match kicked off with both teams trading points, leaving the score tied at 1-1 after the first three ends. Japan then grabbed the momentum in the fourth end when Chinese skip Xu Xiaoming missed a crucial takeout, allowing Japan to score two points and seize the lead.
China responded by blanking the fifth end to secure a powerful position for the sixth, but another misstep gave Japan a steal that further extended their lead. In the seventh end, China managed to simplify the situation and scored two points after an official measurement, narrowing the gap.
Japan, however, continued to shine in the eighth end with a deft draw, pushing their lead to 6-3. The tension peaked in the ninth end as China mounted an impressive comeback with a three-point play, leveling the score and thrilling the crowd 😮.
In the dramatic final end, Japan's final stone found its mark, clinching the 7-6 victory. With this loss, China slips to fifth place with 6 wins and 4 losses, and they still have two round robin contests left. The match was a masterclass in strategy and skill, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats!
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China handed narrow 7-6 loss by Japan in World Curling Championship
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