Rachel Homan’s team from Ottawa is set to face Silvana Tirinzoni of Switzerland in the women’s final of the CO-OP Tour Challenge. This highly anticipated match will take place on Sunday.
Women’s Semifinals Recap
The semifinals showcased thrilling matches. Homan overcame Anna Hasselborg of Sweden with a close score of 4-3. Initially, Homan fell behind, trailing 2-1 after four ends. However, she made a comeback by scoring two points in the fifth end. Despite conceding a point in the sixth, Homan clinched the victory with a single in the seventh.
Tirinzoni also had a strong performance, defeating Xenia Schwaller, another Swiss competitor, with a score of 7-3. Tirinzoni entered the final end with a narrow 4-3 lead and managed to secure her place in the final by scoring three points with the hammer.
Men’s Finals Preview
On the men’s side, Bruce Mouat from Scotland and Matt Dunstone from Winnipeg, Manitoba, will compete in the finals. Mouat achieved a 4-2 victory over Joel Retornaz of Italy in his semifinal match. Meanwhile, Dunstone narrowly defeated John Epping from Sudbury, Ontario, to earn his spot in the final.
Key Players and Matches
- Women’s Final: Rachel Homan (Canada) vs. Silvana Tirinzoni (Switzerland)
- Men’s Final: Bruce Mouat (Scotland) vs. Matt Dunstone (Canada)
This exciting culmination of the CO-OP Tour Challenge highlights the skills of top international curling teams. Fans eagerly await the finals on Sunday.
