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Sweden Advances to Curling Semifinals After Dramatic Finish and Norwegian Assist
published: 2026/02/08 22:01:57
The Swedish mixed doubles curling team, Lag Wranå, secured a spot in the Olympic semifinals after a nail-biting match against the United States and crucial assistance from Norway. The team, comprised of siblings Rasmus and Isabella Wranå, faced a challenging scenario heading into their final group stage match: a win against the USA, or a loss for Switzerland against Norway, would guarantee their advancement.
A close Contest with the United States
The match against the United States mirrored the intensity of their previous encounter with Canada, proving to be a tightly contested affair.Both teams battled fiercely, and the score remained deadlocked at 7-7 heading into the final end. Ultimately, the United States managed to secure a narrow 8-7 victory in the last round, displaying uncharacteristic displays of emotion after the win.
Norway’s Decisive Victory
Despite the loss to the USA, sweden’s Olympic hopes weren’t extinguished. The team anxiously watched the concurrent match between Norway and Switzerland.Fortunately for Lag Wranå, Norway emerged victorious with a 6-3 win, effectively securing sweden’s place in the semifinals.
“It’s amazing. we were glued to their game, unable to look away,” said Rasmus Wranå to SVT Sport. “It feels amazing.”
Looking ahead to the Semifinals
The semifinals are scheduled for tomorrow evening. The opponent will be determined after the completion of the remaining group stage matches on Monday.
“It’s fantastic. I’m incredibly proud of the journey we’ve made,” Isabella Wranå stated. “I’m supercharged and ready to go.”