Canada defeats Italy to stay unbeaten at mixed doubles curling worlds
Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott defeated Italy's Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner 6-5 in an extra end at the world mixed doubles curling championship, remaining unbeaten with a 4-0 record. The win handed the reigning world champions their first loss and moved Canada into sole possession of first place in Pool B. The Canadian pair outshot Italy 89 to 66 percent in a strong performance. They face Hungary and Scotland next as one of two undefeated teams in the tournament.
- ▪Canada defeated Italy 6-5 in an extra end to improve to 4-0 at the mixed doubles curling worlds.
- ▪The victory was Canada's strongest performance of the week, with an 89 to 66 percent shot advantage.
- ▪Italy, the reigning world champions, suffered their first loss of the tournament.
- ▪Canada now leads Pool B alone, ahead of Italy at 3-1.
- ▪Canada will play Hungary and Scotland on Tuesday, remaining one of two undefeated teams alongside Australia.
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Open this photo in gallery:Kadriana and Colton Lott, seen in 2021, outshot Italy on Monday.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanada’s Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott defeated Italy’s Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner 6-5 in an extra end Monday at the world mixed doubles curling championship.The Gimli, Man., couple stole a point in the extra frame to improve to 4-0 and hand the reigning world champions their first loss.The victory moved Canada into sole possession of first place in Pool B with a 4-0 record, ahead of Italy at 3-1.Canada outshot Italy 89 to 66 per cent in one of its strongest performances of the week.“We knew this was probably going to be our biggest game of the round robin, just with their track record,” Kadriana Lott said. “They’re a great team, so coming out with that win just makes us more eager to keep doing better and better each game, and hopefully, we end the week with a good finish.”The Canadians are one of two undefeated teams at the event, alongside Australia in Pool A.Canada returns to the ice on Tuesday against Hungary and Scotland.
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