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Team GB men's curlers beat Japan in second round-robin

Thursday 15 February 2018 10:06, UK

Chris Smith, Kyle Waddell and Kyle Smith of Great Britain compete during the Curling Men's Round Robin
Image: GB's men beat Japan in a tense round-robin win

Team GB men's curlers earned their second round-robin win to beat Japan 6-5 in Pyeongchang, after GB's women lost .

With the scores level at 5-5, Kyle Smith sealed victory for the men with the final stone.

The top four countries qualify for the semi-finals and Team GB sit third in the 10-team group, with six round-robin matches left to play.

They beat Switzerland before losing to defending champions Canada on Wednesday.

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GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 15: Eve Muirhead of Great Britain reacts during the Curling Women's Round Robin Session 2 held at Gangneung Curling Centr
Image: Eve Muirhead's rink play China in their third match

GB's women lost 7-4 to the United States in their second match as Eve Muirhead's rink, ranked three places higher than the US, failed to chase a 5-4 deficit.

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