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On Thursday, ZPH 2022 scored two victories in wheelchair curling and advanced to the semifinals. First, they defeated the Swiss 8: 6 and in their final performance in the basic group also the Estonians 7: 6.
They already had the certainty of participation among the best four for the final duel in the group, the loss of Latvia to Great Britain 4: 8 in the afternoon series of duels played them in the carat.
Sweden awaits them in the fight to advance to the finals. The duel is scheduled for Friday at 7.35 CET.
The Slovaks pulled against the Swiss for a shorter end from the beginning, they lost the first game after two opponents. In the sixth end, after another two, the Swiss bounced back to 6: 3. But in the seventh game, the Slovaks managed to play a piece of hussar when they reached five and the eighth end was no longer played.
“We knew it was going to be a big fight, even though the Swiss were at the bottom of the table and we were up. I was afraid we would underestimate them. The opponent held the lead, but I’m glad that the turning point finally came because we were better at the game, which was confirmed in the seventh end, in which our players played 100%. for our team, “ after the meeting according to SPV, the national team coach František Pitoňák was happy.
The Slovaks have already entered the fight with Estonia with certainty of progress, but they still had the opportunity to fight for a higher commitment. At first, it didn’t look like they would succeed, especially after the 3rd end, in which their opponent scored a three and led 4: 1. Even after the fifth game, the Estonians had a lead of 6: 2, but in the end the Slovaks did very well. In the final eighth end, they recorded a two and turned to the final 7: 6.
“The euphoria before the match was great, as we learned that we were certain semifinalists. It took us a long time to get into the match.” said Peter Zatko.
“Again it was a match we lost in. Again I had to encourage the trustees that nothing is lost, that it has to come and we’ll turn around. It came at the end, I’m glad it will give us confidence in the playoff matches. There nothing to choose, China, Sweden, Canada are curling powers, it came out in Sweden, we won over them in the basic part, but it doesn’t mean anything in the semifinals and it starts from 0 – 0. We have something ready for them, but they too “We hope we will be successful.” added coach Pitoňák.
The Slovak national team thus concluded performing in a group with a balance of seven victories and three losses. They advanced from the second place and in the semifinals they will compete against the Swedes, whom they have already beaten 6: 5 in the tournament. The duel is scheduled for Friday at 7.35 CET. In case of failure, a fight for bronze would be waiting for them at 12.35 on the same day. The final is scheduled for Saturday at 7.35 CET.
ZPH 2022 – curling on a wheelchair
SLOVAKIA – Switzerland 8: 6
SLOVAKIA – Estonia 7: 6
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