10-03-2015, 00:08
Over the weekend games all the British teams came home with a prize. 
In the Men's event, Scotland lost to Sweden in the 3v4 play-off game and Canada beat Switzerland in the 1v2 game. Switzerland then defeated Sweden in the semi-final to set up a repeat of the previous games for the medal positions. Canada won the Gold by defeating Switzerland 6-3 and Scotland got their revenge over Sweden by 8-3 to come home with the Bronze Medal.
For the women, the latter games were almost a repeat of the pattern of the men's games. Canada beat Scotland in the 1v2 with Sweden beating Switzerland in the 3v4 game. Scotland then defeated Sweden in the semi-final and faced Canada in the Gold Medal game. Canada were in control throughout and won 8-2 to leave Scotland with the consolation of the Silver Medal. Switzerland gained revenge over Sweden in the Bronze Medal game, winning 7-6 after an extra end.
Meanwhile, England finished their tournament with 2 wins, against Russia and Czech Republic. They battled well throughout, but were generally outgunned and now have to go through the same qualification tournament for next year's event. They did have some consolation in that Niamh Fenton won the women's Sportsmanship Award, for the player who best exemplifies the traditional values of skill, honesty, fair play, sportsmanship and friendship, which is voted for by her fellow competitors.
In the Men's event, Scotland lost to Sweden in the 3v4 play-off game and Canada beat Switzerland in the 1v2 game. Switzerland then defeated Sweden in the semi-final to set up a repeat of the previous games for the medal positions. Canada won the Gold by defeating Switzerland 6-3 and Scotland got their revenge over Sweden by 8-3 to come home with the Bronze Medal.
For the women, the latter games were almost a repeat of the pattern of the men's games. Canada beat Scotland in the 1v2 with Sweden beating Switzerland in the 3v4 game. Scotland then defeated Sweden in the semi-final and faced Canada in the Gold Medal game. Canada were in control throughout and won 8-2 to leave Scotland with the consolation of the Silver Medal. Switzerland gained revenge over Sweden in the Bronze Medal game, winning 7-6 after an extra end.
Meanwhile, England finished their tournament with 2 wins, against Russia and Czech Republic. They battled well throughout, but were generally outgunned and now have to go through the same qualification tournament for next year's event. They did have some consolation in that Niamh Fenton won the women's Sportsmanship Award, for the player who best exemplifies the traditional values of skill, honesty, fair play, sportsmanship and friendship, which is voted for by her fellow competitors.
Cabbage is still good for you