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Canada falls to Great Britain in curling at Games

The Canadian mixed doubles curling team lost 7-5 to Great Britain at the Winter Olympics, falling to a 3-2 record in the round-robin stage.

During the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Canadian mixed doubles curling team faced a tough match against Great Britain, ultimately losing 7-5. Great Britain, represented by Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat, took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game, not allowing Canada to catch up. Canada, with Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, struggled to convert opportunities, particularly in critical ends, resulting in their defeat.

Great Britain's strong start, with a 3-0 lead, set the tone for the match. Despite a valiant effort from Canada, who managed to score a pair of points in the seventh end, they were unable to overcome the deficit. Canada utilized a power play in the fourth end but could only score one point, a missed opportunity that proved detrimental. The game's momentum continued to favor Great Britain, and a significant mistake from Gallant further sealed Canada's fate in the eighth end.

With this loss, Canada now has a 3-2 record in the round-robin stage and must perform well in their remaining matches to secure a spot in the top four teams that will compete in the medal games. The competition remains fierce, and Canada's upcoming match against Estonia becomes critical in their pursuit of Olympic glory at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, where the stakes are rising with each game as teams vie for advancement.

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