Canada keep up winning start to World Curling Championships
BySportsbeat
Published 22/03/2018 at 07:55 GMT
Host nation Canada maintained their unbeaten record at the World Women's Curling Championship with an 8-4 win against Korea during Wednesday's afternoon session.
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Jennifer Jones was the hero for the hosts, as she repelled the pressure exerted by Korea's Eun-Jung Kim in a thrilling contest – stretching their winning record to 7-0.
"I thought we struggled a little bit with draw weight, but I think we finished strong," Jones said.
"We just made some big shots when we had to, and it really changed the game.
"Anytime you get to play on arena ice in front of this amazing crowd you get excited, it doesn't matter who we're playing.
"I can't even believe our afternoons are like this - this is unbelievable. One of the best events we've ever been at."
Olympic champions Sweden continue to lead the way, while Korea stay third ahead of Czech Republic and Russia.
The United States also claimed a victory, with single point steals in the fifth and sixth ends on their way to seeing off China 8-4.
They move into fifth, just ahead of Japan, China and Switzerland as the fight for a play-off spot heats up with just six teams progressing.
Denmark claimed the final win of the day, seeing off Italy 9-5.
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