Women's Curling World Championship standings: Four teams advance, China loses 7-8 to Japan ranking sixth, needs two more wins to qualify.

On March 20 Beijing time, the Women's Curling World Championship continued, with China facing its tenth opponent Japan. The two teams engaged in a key battle, and after a hard-fought 11 rounds, China lost 7-8 to Japan in the extra round, suffering a heartbreaking defeat and missing out on a three-win streak. Consequently, the latest standings are released: Switzerland leads with 9 wins and 1 loss, Canada and Japan both have 8 wins and 2 losses ranking second and third, Sweden is fourth with 8 wins and 3 losses, and China ranks sixth with 5 wins and 5 losses!

China versus Japan. Both teams are from Asia and have faced each many times, knowing each other well. However, their overall strength is quite close, and either could win; the key lies in their performance on the spot. After nine matches, China stands at 5 wins and 4 losses, facing a tough situation to advance into the top six. Japan, with 6 wins and 2 losses, has a high probability of securing a top-six spot. In this direct clash, the Chinese team must still strive to win with full effort!

After the match began, Japan aggressively took 3 points in the first round to establish a lead. China launched a counterattack, scoring 3 points in the second and third rounds to tie the score. Japan regained momentum in the fourth round, adding 2 points to lead 5-3. China fought back, winning 2 points in the fifth and sixth rounds to level at 5-5. The seventh round ended 0-0 with both teams controlling the score. Crucially, Japan renewed its offensive in the eighth round, scoring another 2 points to lead 7-5. China tenaciously clung to the score, securing 2 points in the ninth and tenth rounds to tie at 7-7. In the extra round, starting without advantage, Japan steadily scored 1 point, resulting in China's narrow 7-8 loss to Japan, failing to complete a comeback. After 10 matches, China holds a record of 5 wins and 5 losses, still ranking sixth, retaining a chance to challenge for the top six. They must defeat Norway and Korea in the next two matches to qualify for the top six. Japan secured its eighth win, locking in a top-six spot early!

The latest standings are released: Switzerland leads with only 1 loss in 10 rounds, Canada and Japan are neck and neck both at 8 wins and 2 losses ranking second and third, Sweden ranks fourth with 8 wins and 3 losses. The top four teams have already secured top-six spots and advanced. The remaining two spots are yet to be decided. Korea ranks fifth with 6 wins and 4 losses holding an active position, while China, Turkey, and Scotland all have 5 wins and 5 losses, keeping their chances to qualify for the top six. Australia and the USA rank bottom two with 1 win and 9 losses!

By Sports Story