Great Britain dramatically seal their place in the semi-finals of the Winter Olympics women’s curling competition as they beat the Russian team and TWO other results go their way in tense finale
Great Britain made the semi-finals of the Winter Olympics women’s curling competition in nail-biting fashion after results came together perfectly in their favour.
The quartet led by Eve Muirhead defeated the Russian Olympic Committee 9-4 but then had to wait anxiously for Sweden to overcome South Korea 7-4 to make absolutely sure of their progression.
Team GB also needed Switzerland to beat Japan in Thursday’s final round robin fixtures – and both results went in their favour.
It took Britain through in third position along with Sweden, Switzerland and Japan, with Canada eliminated on the Draw Shot Challenge rankings.
Canada defeated Denmark 10-4 but that ultimately wasn’t enough.
Great Britain will take on Sweden in their semi-final.
More to follow.
Great Britain skip Eve Muirhead in action during their final round robin match against the Russian Olympic Committee as they dramatically sealed a semi-final place
Team GB coach David Murdoch congratulates the team on their 9-4 win over the ROC – but they still faced an anxious wait for the conclusion of the Sweden vs South Korea match
