On the night of the 19th, Korean time, at the Cortina d'Ampezzo curling venue in Italy, Rachel Homan, the veteran skip from Canada, thwarted South Korea's advance by scoring decisively even in crucial moments of the match. In the second end, Homan's final stone landed perfectly near the button, allowing Canada to score a point instead of conceding to South Korea’s potential high scoring opportunity. The game was tight up to the fifth end, tying at 3-3, but Canada seized the momentum by scoring four points in the sixth end, which set the tone for their eventual victory, leaving South Korea with no chance to recover.

Homan is considered one of the leading skips in the world, known for her strategic prowess and consistent performance on the ice. In this particular match, she achieved a remarkable 79% success rate with her 20 throws, while her team’s overall success rate was 81%. This level of accuracy in critical positions, especially in the final throws, highlights her significant impact on the game. Throughout the round-robin phase, Homan maintained an average success rate of 78.7%, ranking fifth among all ten skips in the tournament, showing consistent performance without drastic fluctuations.

The statistics further confirm Homan's influence on the team’s success. Canada scored the most points in the round-robin phase with a total of 76, and also had the highest goal difference of 17 points. They showcased strong defensive capabilities as well, ranking joint fourth in stealing points during opponents' last stones and second in points gained through steals. Moreover, Canada demonstrated exceptional capability to produce big ends, recording the most significant scoring rallies including four instances of three-point ends and three four-point ends, contributing greatly to their decisive victory over South Korea in the pivotal sixth end.