Sweden and Norway secure play-off spots

Sweden and Norway secured play-off spots at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship on the penultimate day of round-robin action in Oestersund.

The hosts became the first nation to qualify following their 7-6 win over Australia in Group B.

Scores were tied at 6-6 in the eighth end before Sweden's Isabella Wranaa played a nose-hit to score and win the game, maintaining her side's unbeaten record with a seventh win on the bounce.

In Group A, Norway secured their play-off place by coming out 7-4 winners against Italy in the morning before stealing a single in the extra end against Switzerland in the evening.

Switzerland, unbeaten going into Wednesday's session, suffered their first two losses of the Championship after an earlier 9-4 loss against Denmark, though they still remain in second spot.

Estonia, beaten 10-2 by Germany, redeemed the result with an 8-6 win against Italy.

Elsewhere, Canada remain in second place after beating China 10-4 as Korea sit third following a 7-6 win against the Netherlands in Group B.

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