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We expected both finals to be close, and after yesterday's
thirty-two boards that is certainly the case. In the Open Series
Italy established a 27 IMP lead in the first session,
but Poland came back in the next one, to trail by only
13 IMPs. But for a desperately unlucky grand slam, described
inside, Poland would have been leading by just one point.
The Women's match is even closer. The teams were all square
at the end of the first set, and at the end of the day, Canada
led the USA by 3 IMPs.
In the race for the bronze medals, Germany and the USA
are both in a strong position. Their respective opponents, Norway
and England have just sixteen boards this morning to
try and claim a place on Saturday's podium.
Transnational Mixed Teams Championship
The e-bridge team maintained their position at the top
of the table, and barring disasters in today's two remaining
qualifying matches, they will surely be one of the four semi-finalists.
Team Wernle are also well placed, but third placed Hackett
and fourth equal Fukuda and Djunga are only just
in front of the chasing pack.
Our mathematical expert has now calculated that there are 25
World Champions taking part - he forgot to include double Venice
Cup Champion Sally Brock, who has changed her name since
she won!
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Germany vs
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Italy vs
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Press
Conference
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WBF Women's Committee
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