Scotland Earns Silver at European Curling Championship Final vs Sweden

Scotland finished with silver at the European Curling Championships after a 7-5 defeat to Sweden in the women's final in Finland.

Team Morrison — bronze medallists last year — started slowly, losing four of their opening six round-robin games. They recovered with a four-match winning streak, including a semi-final win over Switzerland to reach the final against Anna Hasselborg's Swedish rink.

The Swedes had already beaten Scotland in the round robin and controlled the final from the start, taking two points in both the fifth and seventh ends to seize the initiative.

Morrison, Jen Dodds, Sophie Sinclair and Sophie Jackson needed a three-point end to force an extra frame, but managed only one point and settled for silver.

In the men’s competition, Scotland beat Italy 9-3 in the third-place play-off after an earlier semi-final defeat to Sweden.

Expert view

Expert comment: A curling analyst said Sweden’s precise shot-making in the decisive ends made the difference. They added that Scotland showed real resilience to reach the final and push for gold.

What this means

Scotland’s women finish the event with a silver medal and valuable momentum for the next season. Sweden’s women capture the title with steady, pressure-filled play. The Scottish men’s team also ends on a high note with bronze, reflecting a strong overall showing for the country at the championships.

Short recap

Scotland’s women battled back from an uneven start to reach the final, where Sweden proved too strong in key ends. The final scoreline of 7-5 tells the story of two crucial-two point ends that tipped the match. The Scottish men followed a similar path, earning bronze after a tough semi-final against the same Swedish team and a solid win over Italy.

Sweden’s ability to convert in the crucial ends decided the women’s final, while Scotland demonstrated resilience to reach the title decider. BBC Sport