SOCHI, Russia — Canada moved to the brink of the semifinals in women’s Olympic curling by beating Denmark and Switzerland on Thursday to remain undefeated after five games of round-robin play.
Sweden is just one win behind the Canadians after stealing a point in the final end to beat Denmark 7-6.
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Canada's skip Jennifer Jones, center, watches her teammates Jill Officer, left, and Dawn McEwen, right, during the women's curling competition against Denmark at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) 2014 Sochi Olympic Games;Winter Olympic games;Olympic games;Spor AP
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The United States stayed alive in the tournament by picking up an 8-6 win over Japan in another evening session game. Erika Brown’s rink is 1-4 and still could qualify by winning its final four games.
World champion Britain was under pressure after losing two of its first three games but beat China 8-7 in the morning session to revive its chances of reaching the semifinals.
Canada won both of its matches 8-5 to top the standings outright.
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