Scotland is currently leading the way in the World Men’s Curling Championship, with two victories out of two matches under their belt. The tournament is being held at the KSS Sports Complex in Schaffhausen from March 30 to April 7. Coverage of selected Scotland matches can be watched on the BBC Sport website & app.
On the first day, Scotland had a strong start to their title defence, with victories over South Korea and the United States in their opening round-robin matches. Bruce Mouat’s rink defeated South Korea 10-3 in their first match and later replicated the same score against the United States. Mouat expressed satisfaction with their performance on the first day, emphasizing the importance of getting a good grip on the ice conditions early on and executing solid shots against tough opponents.
In their match against South Korea, scoring three at the third and fifth ends helped the Scots gain an early lead that they maintained throughout the game. They finished off the match with a double at the seventh end. Against the United States, they started strong with a three and built on that to secure the win after eight ends.
The Scotland team faces tough competition in the upcoming matches, particularly against Italy and Canada. Italy’s rink, led by Joel Retornaz, is currently at the top of the rankings after a successful season, while Canada, represented by Brad Gushue, is always a strong contender. Despite
