In a competitive matchup at the Winter Olympics, Switzerland’s Yannick Schwaller triumphed over Canada’s Brad Jacobs with a score of 9-5 during Saturday’s men’s curling round-robin session. This victory marked the first defeat for the Calgary-based Canadian team, which includes Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, and Ben Hebert.
The Swiss team capitalized on their opening hammer, securing an early deuce and maintaining their momentum by scoring pairs in alternating ends, ultimately sealing their victory with a consistent performance. Benoit Schwarz-van Berkel played a pivotal role for Switzerland, achieving an impressive shooting percentage of 97, which underscored the team’s precision and strategy throughout the match.
This game was particularly significant for Canada as it followed a recent incident in which team officials received a verbal warning from World Curling regarding inappropriate behavior. The warning stemmed from Kennedy’s outburst directed at a Swedish opponent during a heated exchange in a previous match. World Curling reminded all teams that future infractions could lead to player suspensions.
With this result, Switzerland improved its record to 4-0, while Canada now has a 3-1 standing in the tournament. The competitive spirit and intensity displayed by both teams highlight the high stakes of Olympic curling, setting the stage for more thrilling encounters as the competition progresses.