Italy Downs Scotland for World Mixed doubles Curling Title
Fredericton, canada – Italy’s Amos Mosaner and Stefania Constantini clinched the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship title, defeating Scotland’s Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds 9-4 in a thrilling final. The Scottish duo, despite a strong season, had to settle for silver after a decisive seventh end by the Italians.
Bruce Mouat, who led Scotland to a world men’s title earlier this year, and his partner Jen Dodds, who previously won the mixed doubles title in 2021, faced tough competition from the Olympic champions.
Italian Pair Dominates Final
The Italians secured their victory with a four-point play in the seventh end, effectively shutting down Scotland’s hopes of a comeback, despite the Scots having scored three points in the sixth end.
Mouat expressed disappointment but also pride in their season: “We’re a bit gutted not to get across the line there, but we’re very proud of our week that we managed to get to the final again.”
He added, “We didn’t play our best in the final unfortunately, wich can happen. The ice felt like it changed slightly, but we weren’t speedy enough to pick up on it.”
Match Highlights and Key Moments
The italian team had previously defeated Scotland 7-4 during the round-robin stage, finishing with an impressive nine consecutive victories, which propelled them directly into the semi-finals.
Scotland’s path to the final included victories over the United States and Australia. Meanwhile, Italy overcame Estonia’s Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill, the world’s top-ranked team to secure their spot in the final.
Did You Know? Mixed doubles curling made its Olympic debut at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Pro Tip: Always adjust your strategy based on ice conditions; subtle changes can substantially impact the game.
Looking Ahead
Mouat remains optimistic, “We’ll be back and hopefully next year we’ll come back firing, but we’re looking forward to some down time. It’s been an astonishing six weeks for me and I really enjoyed myself.”
In the third-place match, Australia’s Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt made history by defeating Estonia 9-2 to secure their nation’s first-ever world curling medal.
| Rank | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | amos Mosaner & Stefania Constantini | Italy |
| 2nd | Bruce Mouat & Jen Dodds | Scotland |
| 3rd | Tahli Gill & Dean Hewitt | Australia |
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