Women's Curling Semifinals: USA to play for bronze after loss to Switzerland; Swiss to face Sweden in gold medal game
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Key Points:
- Switzerland's Alina Patz delivered near-perfect performance in the women's curling semifinal at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, shooting 100% on draws, 98% on takeouts, and 99% overall, leading her team to a 7-4 victory over the U.S.
- The Swiss team dominated with 48 takeouts compared to the U.S.'s 25, maintaining control throughout the game and securing the win with a decisive takeout in the 10th end.
- Team USA, playing in the semifinals for the first time since 2002 and yet to win an Olympic curling medal, will compete for bronze against Canada, whom they previously defeated in round-robin play.
- Switzerland will face Sweden in the
