Villau and Riidebach had to acknowledge Japan's superiority
Estonian curling pair Kätlin Riidebach and Ain Villau suffered their fourth consecutive loss against Japan, making their chances of advancing in the Milano Cortina Paralympic wheelchair curling tournament increasingly slim.
The Estonian curling duo of Kätlin Riidebach and Ain Villau faced a tough challenge in their fourth match at the Milano Cortina Paralympic wheelchair curling tournament, where they were defeated by Japan. The match began with a strong showing from the Estonians, earning a point in the first three ends. However, the Japanese team managed to equalize in the fourth end and then scored additional points in the subsequent two ends, taking a 5-3 lead by the sixth end. The seventh end proved disastrous for the Estonians, as Japan extended their lead to five points, sealing the win with a final score of 8-3.