Switzerland's men's curling team, which had an impressive streak of nine consecutive victories, faced a shocking defeat against Great Britain in the semifinals of the Milano Cortina Olympics. The match was significant, as Switzerland had previously dominated the round-robin stage, winning all their matches, including a win against Great Britain. The semifinals, however, turned out to be a different story, where Switzerland lost 5-8 in a hard-fought battle against their British competitors.

In the lead-up to the semifinals, the Canadian team, led by captain Brad Jacobs, managed to reach the final after a nail-biting match against Norway. Canada, with a record of seven wins and two losses in the round-robin, showcased their skills during the semifinals, where they capitalized on their opponent's mistakes. The pivotal moment of the match came in the last end when Canada secured their spot in the final by playing strategically and successfully scoring the final point.

Now, Canada is set to compete against Great Britain for the gold medal. This final presents an exciting showdown, especially since Great Britain successfully defeated Switzerland in the semifinals after having lost to them earlier in the tournament. The implications of this loss for Switzerland are significant, as they were considered favorites, putting the spotlight on the dynamics of the tournament and the unpredictability of sports outcomes.