Scotland secured their third victory at the Women’s World Curling Championship by defeating Japan in the 10th end.
Japan levelled in the ninth before Fay Henderson’s rink edged the contest 4-3.
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Earlier, the Scots had fought valiantly but ultimately fell to an 8-6 extra-end defeat by Sweden.
Scotland were never in front but scored two in the fifth end to level the scores at 3-3, before producing another two in the 10th to make it 6-6 and continue the round-robin match.
However, the Swedes – led by Winter Olympics gold medallist Isabella Wrana – got the better of the extra end to inflict Team Henderson’s fourth defeat of the competition.
The Scots have beaten Denmark and the United States, while also losing against China, Turkey and Switzerland.
The Swiss lead the standings with six wins from seven, while Scotland are eighth of 13.
Team Scotland – made up of Henderson, Lisa Davie, Hailey Duff and Katie McMillan – next face South Korea, who have five wins from seven.
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