TODAY LIVE | Estonia, which lost to South Korea, meets the USA again
Estonia's curling team lost to South Korea but is set to play against the USA during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Estonia's curling pair, Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill, faced a challenging match against South Korea at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, ending in a defeat with a score of 9 to 3. The Estonian team struggled considerably, falling into a five-point deficit after the first two rounds. They made attempts to close the gap, particularly in the third round with a power play, but South Korea responded effectively, maintaining their lead.
The match's turning point came in the fourth round when South Korea, represented by Kim Seon-yeong and Jeong Yeong-seok, scored two additional points, extending their lead to 7-1. Despite a brief rally from Estonia, who managed to score a point in the fifth round, South Korea continued to dominate, earning an important victory that solidified their position against the Estonian team.
This loss for Estonia means they are now eliminated from the chance of advancing to the semifinals, highlighting the competitive nature of the Winter Olympics and the high stakes of international curling matches. The team is now left to regroup as they prepare for their upcoming game against the USA, a crucial match for maintaining morale and proving their capabilities on this significant international stage.