Larouche hits the guard and leaves Japan with a chance for three. Japan hits it enough for two points. The Japanese get two guards. Japan puts another guard, Canada misses completely. Japan, another guard, Canada tries for a double on the guards, but singles.
Japan draws a second in the house.
Canada tries the double but only removes one. Japan draws a second in the back of the house, Canada has to draw for one. Larouche draws short 2 more for Japan. Japan hits a guard, but Canada draws the next stone to close to the second one, giving Japan position for a double, but Japan singles. Jap. hits and stays.