China's curling mixed doubles defeat Norway tomorrow faces England and Italy

Beijing, February 5 (China News Network) -- In the ninth round of the curling mixed doubles round robin tournament at the Beijing Winter Olympics on the evening of the 5th, the Chinese team composed of Fan Suyuan and Ling Zhi lost 6-9 to the Norwegian combination.

In this match, the Chinese team led Norway 1-0 in the first set. Norway scored two points in the second set. Next, Norway stole consecutive points and led 4-1 at halftime. In the fifth inning, the Chinese team recovered 2 points with the backhand, but there was a serious mistake in the sixth set, and the Norwegian team scored 5 points, and in the seventh inning, although the Chinese team recovered 3 points with the backhand, they were unable to return to the sky.

Data chart: Chinese player Fan Suyuan throws pots. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Jun

Ling Zhi said after the game that the sixth inning was a little bit behind the first time of the mentality, but still did not give up, to play the last ball, as far as possible to get the points back. Fan Suyuan said that these strong teams are worth learning, they do do better, "but we can't lose our confidence, but also to maintain our technical ability and focus on every ball." ”

Talking about tomorrow's game, Fan Suyuan said that tomorrow is a challenge for us, and after today, tomorrow we will have an early game and then an afternoon game.

At 9:05 a.m. on February 6, the Chinese curling mixed doubles duo will take on the British duo. At 2:05 p.m. on February 6, the Chinese curling mixed doubles duo will face the Italian duo. (End)