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U.S. Women's Curling Team Falls to Switzerland, Faces Canada for Bronze

The U.S. women's curling team lost 7-4 to Switzerland in the Winter Olympics semifinal, ending their bid for a first gold medal.

The U.S. will now face Canada in Saturday's bronze-medal match. Switzerland's Alina Pätz was nearly perfect with a 99% shot success rate, delivering a key two in the final end to secure the victory. The Swiss team will play Sweden for gold on Sunday.