The New Zealand Winter Games Men’s event has wrapped up with the Medal games now complete.
At the completion of the 7 team Round Robin, the top four countries qualified for the playoffs.
1) China 6 wins : 0 losses
2) Korea 5 wins : 1 loss
3) Australia 4 wins : 2 losses
4) New Zealand 3 wins : 3 losses
This left Semi-final games of China vs New Zealand; and Korea vs Australia.
China beat New Zealand on last rock.
Korea played exceptionally well and beat Australia.
Australian Curling Team Members Jay Merchant, Ian Palangio and Hugh Millikin
The Australian’s played New Zealand in a Trans Tasman classic for the Bronze Medal at 8am on Sunday morning. It was a close game with scoring going back and forth the entire game. It was tied 5-5 into the final end when Australian 4th rock thrower Ian Palangio delivered the last stone of the game, proving to the be winner with a draw to the full button beating out a New Zealand rock half in the side of the button.
Full results found at http://www.curling.co.nz/Naseby-Indoor-Curling-Rink/Day-9-Round-1_IDL=1_IDT=3275_ID=24883_.html
In the Gold medal game Korea continued their strong play and beat China in 9 ends with a final score of 9-5.
