05-11-2024, 00:30
England committed a cardinal error in this morning's game against Switzerland - they ran out of time to complete the extra end, forfeiting the game. As I like to say Proper Planning Prevents PPP!
They had drawn 4-4, trading shot for shot, after the regulation 8 ends, but had foolishly let the clock run down with one stone left to play in the extra end. If they had a tough tactical decision to make, they still had 1 time-out left, so it's unlikely that was the problem.
It didn't deter them though and defeated one of their nearest challengers, United States, by 6-3 following a quick start, leading 5-1 at the halfway stage. I hate to say it though, but they only had 39 seconds left on the clock in that game.
Hopefully England will not cut it so fine in tomorrow's games against Hong Kong at 7.30am and Japan, another close challenger, at 12 noon.
Here is the official team photo I managed to find on FB
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They had drawn 4-4, trading shot for shot, after the regulation 8 ends, but had foolishly let the clock run down with one stone left to play in the extra end. If they had a tough tactical decision to make, they still had 1 time-out left, so it's unlikely that was the problem.
It didn't deter them though and defeated one of their nearest challengers, United States, by 6-3 following a quick start, leading 5-1 at the halfway stage. I hate to say it though, but they only had 39 seconds left on the clock in that game.
Hopefully England will not cut it so fine in tomorrow's games against Hong Kong at 7.30am and Japan, another close challenger, at 12 noon.
Here is the official team photo I managed to find on FB
Cabbage is still good for you