KARLSTAD, Sweden - Canada scored a decisive three points in the fifth end in an 8-3 win over Ireland on Monday at the world mixed doubles curling championship.
After the Irish duo of Alison Fyfe and Neil Fyfe opened with a point in the first end, Canada's team of Marliese Kasner and Dustin Kalthoff responded with a deuce in the second and a steal of two in the third.
Ireland responded with a point in the fourth before Canada took control with a three-point fifth.
The teams traded singles in the sixth and seventh ends before the teams shook hands.
The win moved Canada into second place in the Group D standings at 2-0. China leads at 3-0.
The Canadian team, which includes national coach Jeff Stoughton and team leader Jim Waite, are in a group that also includes Australia, Italy and Serbia. The top two finishers are guaranteed berths in the 16-team playoffs, while the third-place finisher also has a chance, based on the draw-shot challenge totals.
