The Scottish team faced a tough challenge on the first day of competition, as they did not know the condition of the ice. However, they quickly adapted and played some excellent shots to gain momentum and take a lead against their opponents.
In their second match, Scotland scored three points at the third and fifth ends against Park’s Koreans, setting them up for a victory that they secured with a double at the seventh end.
Next, they faced a US team led by 2018 Olympic winning skip John Shuster. Scotland opened with a three-point lead and ultimately won after eight ends.
The Scottish team is ranked second in the world this year and is facing tough competition from Italy’s rink, led by bronze medallist Joel Retornaz, who currently tops the rankings. Despite Canada being ranked sixth, they are represented by the 2017 world champions, Brad Gushue, who are seeking redemption after losing to Mouat in the final last season.
Fans can watch Scotland’s matches against Germany, Japan, and Sweden live on the BBC Sport website and app. Additional games will be scheduled throughout the week.
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