[ritchiebaby]

Today's Men's results are Hong Kong 4 Wales 9, England 10 Turkey 4, Slovenia 4 Scotland 8, Croatia 2 Ireland 8. Scotland are only halfway through their programme, but to be sure of qualifying, can't really afford any more defeats. Wales must beat Poland to have even a slim chance of qualifying and Ireland are in the same boat (all hands to the pump!). Unbeaten Norway and Denmark are already sure of progressing out of Ireland's and Wales' Groups.

The Women's results are Scotland 11 Ireland 1, England 5 Finland 6 (England were 5-2 ahead after 5 ends), Switzerland 5 Scotland 4. The Scots are in the best position, but England are only 1 win behind, so which team progresses, if either does, could be down to the local derby in the last session. It's all to play for now, even for Ireland who could sneak up on the rails.

I have a curling AGM tomorrow night, so there might not be a post from me, hence a double session of the remaining games.

Games still to play for the Men
Wednesday - France v England, Ireland v USA, Italy v Scotland, Poland v Wales, Canada v England, Sweden v Scotland.
Thursday - Ireland v Russia, Scotland v Czech Republic. Then it's a matter of waiting on other results in the following 2 sessions.

Games still to play for the Women
Wednesday - Scotland v New Zealand, Ireland v Finland, England v Italy.
Thursday - Ireland v Italy, Scotland v England.