May 6, 2021
Canada downs Denmark for fifth straight win at women's curling worlds
Canada's Team Kerri Einarson has improved to 6-5 after defeating Denmark 10-8 for their fifth consecutive win to move into sixth place and hold the final playoff spot at the LGT World Women's Curling Championship.
TSN.ca Staff
After starting off slow with a 1-5 record, the Canadians are back in the mix, holding down the sixth and final playoff spot. Team Einarson needs to make the playoffs at the women's curling worlds in order to qualify Canada directly for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
Canada has two matchups against Japan and China left on their schedule.
Due to multiple COVID-19 cases within the broadcast crew, games will not be televised until Friday afternoon at the earliest. As a result, follow the end by end action with TSN.ca's LIVE curling blog.
Canada 10 vs. Denmark 8
Final (After Ten Ends)
Tenth End
Canada wins 10-8 and moves to 6-5.
Denmark doesn’t have a shot. Canada wins and moves to 6-5!!!! 🇨🇦 @EinarsonTeam pic.twitter.com/uv9hblE2L9
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Ninth End
Denmark's rock doesn't curl up enough so it's another steal for Canada to take a 10-8 lead heading into the 10th end.
The rock doesn’t curl up enough, so it’s another steal for Canada! 🇨🇦 with a 10-8 lead heading into the tenth end. pic.twitter.com/Euu4tWFgua
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Eighth End
Kerri Einarson with the angle raise scores two for Canada to take a 9-8 lead after eight ends.
What a shot!!! Kerri with the angle raise for two! Score is 9-8 for Canada after 8 ends. pic.twitter.com/VWDTR4MpaX
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Seventh End
Denmark draws into the 8 foot for the deuce and takes an 8-7 lead over Canada.
Denmark draws into the 8ft for the deuce and takes an 8-7 lead after 7 ends.
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Sixth End
Denmark blanks and the score remains 7-6 for Canada.
Denmark blanks. Score still 7-6 for Canada after 6 ends. pic.twitter.com/aOnjJTPjLh
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Fifth End
Denmark tries to pick the Canadian stone and double wicks off the top 12 and top 4 rock. Canada steals one to take a 7-6 lead.
Denmark tries to pick the Canadian stone and double wicks off the top 12 and top 4 rock. Canada steals one. 7-6 for Canada heading into the break.
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Who else is enjoying this roller coaster ride? pic.twitter.com/3c7L438Cdr
Fourth End
Canada's front end sweeps to pick up the single to tie it 6-6.
Great sweep by the front end to pick up the single! all tied up at 6-6 after 4 ends. pic.twitter.com/l58sWuXRwj
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Third End
Denmark draws for three to take a 6-5 lead over Canada.
Jam. Denmark with a draw for 3. pic.twitter.com/LJhsBp6Zug
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
Second End
After Denmark tries to come through the port and overcurls, it is good for five for Canada.
Brooms up means it’s good for 5! Canada takes a 5-3 lead after two ends. What a game so far! pic.twitter.com/KKbIb9gVLc
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021
First End
Denmark cleans the draw in for three in the first end.
JUST misses the run and it’s a draw to the 4ft for 3 for Denmark. pic.twitter.com/tAnVutc7LN
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) May 6, 2021