Canada takes care of Australia to reach semifinals at mixed curling worlds
Felix Asselin-led rink to face Sweden on Saturday for spot in championship match
Canada advanced to the semifinals of the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-3 win over Australia on Friday in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Felix Asselin's team from suburban Montreal scored early and often to guarantee itself a shot at a medal.
"It feels surreal," Asselin said . "We played very well today, and although it feels great right now we know there is still a lot of work ahead of us."
Canada started swiftly with two points in the first, followed by steals of one and two in the following ends.
Australia got on the board in the fourth to cut the lead to 5-1, but Canada responded with two in the fifth.
The Australians conceded after a blank sixth end and managing just one point in the seventh.
Canada will face Sweden, which defeated Belgium 7-2 on Friday, in Saturday's semifinals.
The Canadian team out of Glenmore Curling Club, which includes vice-skip Laurie St-Georges, second Emile Asselin, lead Emily Riley and coach Michel St-Georges, is handling the pressure that comes with representing Canada on the international curling stage.
"The nerves were there but that's actually a good thing," Felix Asselin said. "That's how you bring out the best of yourself. It's a very thin line to walk on, but today felt like we were in a great mindset; focused and determined. We will do our best to do the same thing tomorrow."
Spain will face Norway in Saturday's other semifinal. The medal games will be played on Sunday.
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