Norway men stage second half comeback to move into joint second place
Norway men stage second half comeback to move into joint second place
Monday evening's fourth session of men's round-robin play at the World Junior Curling Championships 2019 saw Norway fight back from being 3-7 down to score in each of the last four ends and secure a 9-7 win over China, while two other games went to an extra end. One of the extra-end games featured New Zealand, who beat Germany by 6-5 thanks to a single point steal in the extra end.
Russia, Switzerland top women’s World Junior standings
Russia, Switzerland top women’s World Junior standings
Switzerland beat Scotland by 10-7 while Russia had an 11-6 win over United States in Monday (18 February) afternoon's third women's round-robin session of the World Junior Championships in Liverpool, Canada. These two teams now share top spot on the table, both undefeated.
Scotland men lead pack undefeated at World Juniors
Scotland men lead pack undefeated at World Juniors
With their third straight win – by 10-4 over China – Scotland men moved into a clear lead on the rankings after Monday morning's third round-robin session of the World Junior Championships in Liverpool, Canada.
Switzerland women open with two wins at World Juniors
Switzerland women open with two wins at World Juniors
In Sunday evening's second session of women's round-robin play at the World Junior Championships in Liverpool, Canada, big scores in single ends were a strong feature. Switzerland led the way when they opened their 11-6 win over Norway with a score of four in the first end and followed that up with another four in the third end on the way to their win.
China men win double extra-end thriller at World Juniors
China men win double extra-end thriller at World Juniors
It took a double extra-end and a stolen point, but China men won by 9-8 against United States in Sunday afternoon's second session of round-robin play in the World Junior Championships 2019 to record their first win. Meanwhile New Zealand continued to blaze their historic trail with a 7-5 extra end win over Sweden.