In a stunning upset, Team Black has defeated Team Einarson in the women’s semi-final at the Canadian Curling Trials.
The highly anticipated match between the two top-ranked teams in the tournament did not disappoint, with both sides putting up a strong fight. However, it was Team Black, led by skip Casey Scheidegger, who ultimately emerged victorious with a final score of 8-6.
The game started off with a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading points in the first few ends. However, Team Black managed to gain a slight edge in the fifth end, scoring two points to take a 4-2 lead.
Team Einarson, led by skip Kerri Einarson, fought back in the sixth end, scoring three points to take a 5-4 lead. But Team Black responded with a strong seventh end, scoring three points of their own to regain the lead at 7-5.
In the final end, Team Einarson had a chance to tie the game and force an extra end, but a missed shot by Einarson sealed the victory for Team Black.
This marks a major upset for Team Black, who came into the tournament as the underdogs. They will now advance to the final, where they will face Team Jones for a chance to represent Canada at the upcoming World Curling Championships.
Meanwhile, Team Einarson will have to settle for a bronze medal match against Team Homan, who they defeated in the round-robin stage.
The Canadian Curling Trials have been full of surprises and intense competition, and this semi-final match was no exception. Fans can expect an exciting final as Team Black and Team Jones battle it out for the ultimate prize.
