Team Brad Jacobs Triumphs Over China, Boosts Record to 4-1 at Winter Olympics
Team Brad Jacobs achieved a significant victory over China, strengthening their record to 4-1 at the Winter Olympics. The Canadian men’s curling team won against Team Xu Xiaoming with a score of 6-3 on Sunday.
Key Highlights from the Match
- Final Score: Canada 6, China 3
- Match Date: Sunday
- Current Record of Team Jacobs: 4 wins, 1 loss
- Round-Robin Format: Nine-game series; top four teams advance to the semifinals
This win was crucial for the Canadian team, who recently faced a disappointing loss to Switzerland. That match occurred under the shadow of a controversy involving accusations of double-touching rocks against third Marc Kennedy. This situation arose from a game against Sweden and had wider implications for the competition.
Impact of Controversy
The incident prompted World Curling to modify its oversight strategies. Initially, two rocks were removed from other games in response to the incident. Later, the governing body reverted to traditional officiating methods prior to Sunday’s final draw.
During the match against China, Canada exhibited strong performance. After a tied score of 2-2 at the fifth-end break, they stole two points in the eighth end, taking a decisive 6-2 lead.
Lead Ben Hebert praised the team’s effort, stating, “That was our best game of the week. The boys brought a lot of energy tonight. Guys played awesome.” He expressed optimism about their performance moving forward in the tournament.
Upcoming Matches
Team Jacobs is set to continue their campaign against Czechia on Monday, with the match scheduled for 8:05 a.m. ET / 5:05 a.m. PT. Fans can follow the action on CBC Gem and Sportsnet+.
