Larouche hits the top Japanese stone and stays at the top of the four-foot. Katoh hits the center guard and rolls and stops just behind the tee-line. 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.