Riidebach and Villau earned their second victory at the Paralympics
Estonian wheelchair curling mixed pair Kätlin Riidebach and Ain Villau secured their second victory at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics against the Italian pair Orietta Berto and Paolo Ioriatti.
Kätlin Riidebach and Ain Villau, representing Estonia in wheelchair curling at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics, achieved their second win by narrowly defeating the Italian duo Orietta Berto and Paolo Ioriatti with a score of 6-5. In a closely contested match, both teams started with equal points after the first two ends, displaying strong competitive spirit throughout. In a critical moment, Riidebach managed to score a point for Estonia in the third end, despite the Italians attempting to steal points.
As the match progressed, the Estonian team capitalized on their opportunities. They successfully executed a point steal in the fourth end, taking a 3-1 lead. The Italians attempted to rally in the sixth end by utilizing a power play, but their final throw failed, allowing Estonia to extend their lead to 5-1. Despite a late surge by the Italian team, who scored four points in the final end, it was not enough to turn the tide, and Riidebach and Villau secured their place with their second victory of the competition.
Looking ahead, the Estonian pair is set to compete against the American team of Laura Dwyer and Stephen Emt in their next round-robin match. The matchup promises to be intense, with live coverage available on ETV2 and through ERR, reflecting the growing excitement around Estonia's participation in the winter Paralympics and the potential for further success in the tournament.