Homan up and down at worlds
Canada defeats Russia, falls to U.S.
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RIGA, Latvia — Faced with a make-or-break shot with the game on the line, Canada’s Rachel Homan approached her final throw Monday morning just like any other.
She settled into the hack and coolly delivered a perfect draw inside the four-foot ring for a 5-4 victory over Russia. It was another example of the poise Homan displays on the ice, all the more impressive considering it’s her first appearance at the world women’s curling championship.
The 23-year-old Ottawa skip thrived in the high-pressure moment at the Volvo Sports Center. Make the shot and you remain near the top of the standings. Miss it and you fall into the middle of the pack.
Homan came through to give Canada the victory over Anna Sidorova and the European champions.
“I think it’s a sign of all great skips that that’s what they can do,” said Canadian coach Earle Morris. “That’s why there’s only a certain number of people that are successful and continue to win year after year. Those people that are comfortable in that skip’s position and like to play the high-pressure shots.
“They enjoy being in that environment, they embrace it and she has that quality. She’s able to do that and that’s what you saw this morning.”
Evident
The comfort level of Homan and her Ottawa Curling Club teammates was evident in the final end. They made the shots when it mattered and put themselves in a great position to win the game.
Homan didn’t stray from her usual business-like demeanour and seemed downright casual as she came through with the clutch throw.
“We knew all end what the weights were and the sweepers were watching all (the Russians’) draws as well,” Homan said. “We definitely prepare more than just in that one moment we have to make it, to build up that confidence to be able to make that final shot.”
The victory became even more important later in the day as the Canadian side dropped a 5-4 decision in an extra end to Erika Brown of the United States. Homan will take a 3-2 record into an afternoon matchup against Italy today.
Both games Monday were long defensive battles. The teams were content to wait for the other side to make errors.
“We’re still in playoff contention,” Homan said. “We’ve got a lot of tough teams to play so we’ve got to pick it up a little bit.”
A few dozen fans were in attendance for each draw at the 1,000-seat venue. A handful of Canadian fans did their best to provide a sporting atmosphere by waving flags, cheering and shaking cowbells.
— The Canadian Press
