Scotland's new caps should be pleased
Scotland, in their opening game against Ireland on Saturday morning, had a convincing win by 109 shots to 73.
However, in the afternoon Scotland against Wales had a horrible opening 15 ends. After five ends Scotland trailed by 32-4, ten ends 48-25, and 66-50 after 15 ends. From that point Scotland took control of the game and in a nail biting finish Wales just held on to win the game by 83-82.
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Hide AdOn Sunday morning Scotland played England. Scotland took control of the game and after five ends led 20-12 to be increased to 38-27. Jamie Chestney, skip, England, was playing bowls of a very high standard. As a result one of Scotland's rinks was being heavily defeated by 36 shots-4. England won by 80 shots-67.
Final placings: 1. England; 2. Wales; 3. Scotland; 4. Ireland.
Results: Skip, P. O'Donnell – Scotland 15, Ireland 17; Scotland 23, Wales 12; Scotland 25, England 14. Skip, C. Hutchison – Scotland 23, Ireland 26; Scotland 22, Wales 21; Scotland 4, England 36. Skip, S. Anderson – Scotland 28, Ireland 20; Scotland 25, Wales 23; Scotland 13, England 20. Skip, B. Irvine – Scotland 43, Ireland 10; Scotland 12, Wales 27; Scotland 25, England 10.
Fixtures for this weekend – Saturday: Scottish League, Seniors v Paisley, home, 11 a.m. and Gents v Fintry, home, 2 p.m.