Homan steers Canada to critical quarterfinal victory with eighth-end steal

April 12, 2025, 3:20 pm

In a pivotal curling match at the AMJ Players’ Championship, Canada’s Homan delivered a standout performance by stealing two crucial points in the eighth end. This decisive move helped tilt the momentum in favor of Canada, resulting in a 6-4 win over Japan’s team led by Yoshimura, and secured their advancement into the quarterfinals. Fans and analysts alike have praised Homan’s skill and resilience.


torontosun.com / Canada’s Homan steals pair in eighth end for quarterfinal win over Yoshimura

Rachel Homan stole two key points in the eighth end to lead Canada to a 6-4 win over Japan’s Sayaka Yoshimura at the AMJ Players’ Championship. Yoshimura’s heavy final stone missed an open draw, setting Homan up to face South Korea’s Eun-Jung next.

winnipegfreepress.com / Canada’s Homan steals pair in eighth end for quarterfinal win over Yoshimura


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