LGT World Women’s Curling Championship: Gim’s South Koreans Stun Homan’s Canadians
Uijeongbu Arena, South Korea – In an electrifying match, Eunji Gim and her South Korean team delivered a resounding 11-7 victory over Rachel Homan’s Canadian rink at the LGT World Women’s Curling Championship on Wednesday. This triumph ignited local fans and marked a pivotal moment in the highly anticipated curling event.
| Match Highlights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Teams | Score | Key Moments |
| South Korea vs. Canada | 11-7 | Gim’s team scored three points in the sixth end, maintaining their lead and eventually securing the win. Homan attempted a comeback, scoring three in the ninth, but Gim’s calculated response with three points in the tenth sealed the victory. South Korea shot an impressive 94% accuracy compared to Canada’s 90%. |
| Canada vs. Norway | 8-6 | Canada rebounded in the late draw with an 8-6 win over Norway’s Marianne Roervik. Hammer in the 10th end, scored two for the win. Skaslien executed a tapback through a narrow port, allowing Norway to tie the game. Homan secured a historic 100th career win. |
Standings and Upcoming Matches
| Team | Standings | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland (Silvana Tirinzoni) | First Place: 8-0 | Unbeaten at the top of the table. |
| South Korea (Eunji Gim) | Second Place: 7-1 | A strong contender and game-winner against top teams. |
| Canada (Rachel Homan) | Third Place: 6-2 (Tied with Sweden) | Rebounded in the late draw, solid defense, and calculated attacks. |
| Sweden (Anna Hasselborg) | Third Place: 6-2 (Tied with Canada) | Strong team performance, notable consistency. |
| China (Rui Wang) | Fifth Place: 5-3 | Strategic plays and resilience. |
| Scotland (Sophie Jackson) | Sixth Place: 5-4 | A consistent presence in the tournaments. |
| Denmark (Madeleine Dupont) | Seventh Place: 4-4 | Struggles near the cutline with intense competition. |
| Norway | Eighth Place: 4-5 | A mixed performance, very close matches. |
| Japan (Sayaka Yoshimura) | Scoring games: 3-5 | Expecting surprises. |
Quotes from the Teams
Rachel Homan reflected on the game: “We just didn’t capitalize on our opportunities and the game was real close. Timing, precision, and confidence have suffered historically, revising mechanics a little will change that next time.”
Tracy Fleury, the Canadian vice, commented: “Yeah, it hurts. We would have liked to have played a little bit better, but there’s a lot to learn from this game. The team has a valuable lesson in rock placement, rock management, accuracy, precision, and consistency.”
Rachel Homan on her 100th game milestone: “Look at that. If only I was 100-0. I’m always happy to represent Canada, and I’m glad I’ve been able to play that many games for Canada. I’m addicted. It feels virtuous and the pull takes me back for more.”
Upcoming Matches
Canada is set to face Switzerland and Japan’s Sayaka Yoshimura (3-5) in the next round.
World Playdowns
Rachel Homan’s standout moment includes winning gold at the 2024 world playdowns in Sydney, N.S.