Turkey win first-ever game at Men’s Curling World Championships beating New Zealand before win over Korea

Turkey earned a first-ever win at the World Men’s Curling Championships as they defeated New Zealand 8-5.

Ugurcan Karagoz’s rink then won a second game of the day as they defeated Korea, with Italy the only other team to record back-to-back wins in the first two sessions.

Elsewhere, Switzerland qualified for the play-offs thanks to late drama in their win over the USA.

Turkey recovered from being 3-1 down against the Kiwis to steadily build a lead before a single point from the eighth end confirmed their historic maiden win.

Against Korea, they raced into a 5-0 lead after three ends, scoring in six out of the eight ends to put in a dominant performance.

They had recovered well from a heavy 8-2 loss to Switzerland on day five, which also saw Norway edge Sweden 8-7 as New Zealand defeated Germany in a thrilling final end, scoring three to win 11-8.

Scotland moved to three wins in a row on day six as they defeated Norway 9-5, as Switzerland scored four in the final end of their tie with the USA to steal the win 12-9 and qualify for the play-offs.

With sessions of round robin games remaining, Switzerland top the standings with just one defeat and sit equal with Sweden.

Norway are in third, with two losses from their 10 games with the USA and Scotland just behind having played one game fewer, but having also recorded two losses.