By Hritika Sharma
BEIJING (Reuters) – Sweden boosted their probabilities of advancing to the curling blended doubles semi-finals with a 6-1 victory over Switzerland on the Beijing Winter Video games on Saturday, whereas Norway remained within the hunt after an entertaining win over Australia.
Swedish pair Oskar Eriksson and Almida de Val eased previous Switzerland’s Martin Rios and Jenny Perret to climb to second within the standings within the round-robin part.
Groups play 9 matches with the highest 4 progressing to Monday’s semis.
“At this time was a giant step ahead for us and this places us in a greater place to battle for the playoff spots,” Eriksson mentioned after Switzerland conceded the sport within the seventh finish. “This was most likely our greatest recreation.”
Australia are nonetheless looking for their first victory and stay rooted to the underside of the desk following their 10-4 loss to Norway, who’re eighth.
The Australian duo threatened an unlikely comeback after scoring three within the fifth finish to scale back the deficit to 7-4, however had been blown away within the sixth.
Sweden tackle Olympic champions Canada in Saturday’s afternoon session whereas Australia face group leaders Italy.
Hosts China will play the US and world champions Britain face the Czech Republic.
(Reporting by Hritika Sharma; Enhancing by Peter Rutherford)
Supply: KFGO
