Scotland has successfully defended their World Men’s Curling Championship title by defeating South Korea and the United States in two consecutive matches. Bruce Mouat’s rink began the tournament on a strong note with a 10-3 victory over South Korea and followed it up with another 10-3 win over the United States in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Mouat expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance on the first day of the championship, highlighting their ability to adapt to the ice conditions and play solid shots against tough opponents.
The team’s strategy of scoring three points in key ends proved successful in their first two matches, giving them a comfortable lead to secure the wins. Looking ahead, Mouat is focused on maintaining momentum and putting a strong performance against upcoming opponents. The team faces tough challenges in a double-header on Sunday against top-ranked Italy and sixth-ranked Canada, who are eager to claim the title.
Scotland and Canada are currently leading the round-robin with two wins each, while Italy has won their only game played so far. Fans can watch the team’s matches against Canada, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Sweden on the BBC Sport website and app. With a strong start to the championship, Scotland is confident in their ability to compete at the highest level and make a mark on the competition.
