Winter Olympics 2022 - Great Britain reign supreme with victory over China in mixed doubles curling

Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds led Great Britain to victory in their mixed doubles curling clash with China, propelling Team GB to second in the overall standings. The top four teams from qualifying will proceed to the semi-finals and fight for a medal, meaning GB’s win on Saturday morning put the pair in a crucial position heading into their final two games. Ad/> «We know in mixed doubles you never give up because you can get threes or even fours so easily, we knew we weren't out of it and stuck in there,” Dodd told the BBC afterwards.

Beijing 2022Italy remain undefeated with 7-5 win over Team GB in mixed curling doubles15 HOURS AGO Great Britain face Norway in their next game, who are fifth in the standings after six games played, and still well within a shout to qualify. »It's a rematch of the world final back in May. We'll need to keep playing like we did in that second half.

I think it'll be a really good game." /> The Brits started best and were in pole position after a steal at the first end, but soon after China turned the tie around and were leading 2-1 after the second. They had the hammer and Fan Suyuan utilised the advantage leaving two stones on the button, knocking GB’s out of the house and edging China in front. Team GB had the hammer in the third end and things looked promising when Mouat's first throw landed right on the button, but it was China who robbed the point to extend their lead.

Dodds attempted to smash open a busy Chinese house with the final throw but only managed to dislodge one stone much to China’s relief. Medal table Schedule and reuslts Team GB The fourth end was another strategic one. Dodds with the hammer attempted a wide curl line to find an opening through another busy house and save