The Winter Olympics men’s curling semifinals are set, featuring a showdown between Canada’s Team Jacobs and Norway’s Team Ramsfjell. Norway secured their semifinal spot with an 8-6 victory over Canada in a critical round-robin match.
Key Details of the Men’s Curling Semifinals
In the final round-robin game, Team Jacobs concluded their campaign with a 7-2 record. They finished second in the standings, ensuring a place in the semifinals. The highly anticipated match against Norway will take place on Thursday at 1:05 p.m. ET.
Semifinal Matchups
- Canada vs. Norway – 1:05 p.m. ET
- Switzerland vs. Great Britain – 1:05 p.m. ET
The semifinals will feature four teams vying for the gold medal. The other semifinalists include Switzerland’s Team Schwaller and Great Britain’s Team Mouat, ranked number one globally. These matches are crucial, as the winners will advance to the gold-medal game on Saturday, while the losers will compete for bronze on Friday.
Norway’s Journey to the Semifinals
Norway started strong against Canada, leading 7-2 after five ends. Team Ramsfjell’s strategic plays resulted in significant scoring opportunities. However, the sixth and seventh ends saw Norway struggle with poor decisions, allowing Canada to close the gap to 7-6.
Team Canada’s Performance
Tyler Tardi replaced Ben Hebert as the spare player to help manage fatigue ahead of the semifinals. Tardi’s performance helped maintain Team Jacobs’ competitive edge throughout the match, despite the eventual loss.
Other Notable Matches
Italy’s Team Retornaz faced Switzerland in a critical matchup. However, a devastating three-point end by the Swiss solidified their victory, eliminating Italy’s chances for the semifinals.
As the curling tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the upcoming semifinals, promising exciting action and a chance for glory at the Winter Olympics.
