USA Women’s Curling Splits Wins on Day 1 of Competition
The opening day of the competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics saw mixed results for Team USA in women’s curling. After an initial win, the U.S. faced Sweden in a challenging second match, which ended in a 9-4 loss.
Match Summary
The match began with both teams struggling to gain an advantage. Sweden took control by stealing five points, with a significant comeback in the last two ends. The Americans started strong but faced setbacks as the match progressed.
Key Moments
- First Half: The U.S. was trailing 2-1 by the fifth end. Anna Hasselborg’s team executed a critical runback to take a lead, ending the first half with a 3-2 score.
- Fifth End: The U.S. made a valiant effort to even the score with a draw for two points but faced a steal from Sweden later, increasing their lead to 4-2.
- Seventh End: Team USA managed to tie the score at 4-4, showcasing their fighting spirit as they entered the latter stages of the match.
- Ninth End: A crucial moment came when Peterson attempted a double takeout but fell short. Sweden capitalized on this, stealing a crucial point and leading 6-4 entering the final end.
- Final End: In a desperate attempt to tie the game, Peterson’s hammer toss overcurled, allowing Sweden to score three points and secure the victory.
Upcoming Matches
After this loss, Team USA holds a record of 1-1. They are set to face Canada in their next match at 8:05 a.m. ET on Friday. Meanwhile, Sweden, now at 2-0, will compete against Denmark at the same time.
Scoreboard Summary
| End | Sweden | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 |
The outcome of this match highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and sets the stage for future encounters in women’s curling at the Olympics.
