In a thrilling showdown at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Canada’s Rachel Homan faced off against American curlers in a closely contested match. Homan’s team ultimately lost to Tabitha Peterson’s squad, with a final score of 9-8.
Match Overview
The women’s curling round-robin match took place on Friday, where Canada battled hard but fell to a record of 1-1. Meanwhile, the United States improved to 2-1 after this victory.
Key Moments
- Canada opened the scoring in the second end, netting two points.
- In the third end, Homan’s team pressured Peterson, forcing a draw against four stones.
- The fourth end saw Canada give up a steal after Homan’s triple-takeout attempt only removed one stone.
- A crucial four-point end in the sixth gave the U.S. its first lead of the game.
- Homan’s squad reclaimed some momentum by scoring three points in the ninth end, taking an 8-7 lead.
Final End Drama
As the match reached the tenth end, Peterson made a decisive draw to secure two points, ultimately winning the match. Homan’s final shot was a double-takeout attempt, but she was slightly off-target.
Olympic Context
This match marked Homan’s third consecutive appearance in the Winter Games. However, Canadian women’s curling has struggled in recent years, with the last gold medal win occurring in 2014 under Jennifer Jones.
Team Roster
Homan’s team represents Ottawa and includes:
- Tracy Fleury
- Emma Miskew
- Sarah Wilkes
As the tournament progresses, Canada will look to bounce back from this setback as they chase Olympic glory.
