CCTV-5 and Yangshipin are broadcasting the Winter Olympics curling qualifier match between China and Japan live.

The match consists of 10 ends, and both teams are currently competing in the first end, with the score tied at 0-0 between China and Japan.

China finished the round-robin with a 6-1 record, ranking first, but struggled in the knockout round, suffering a heavy 5-9 defeat to the USA yesterday, losing the direct ticket to the Winter Olympics. This game is China’s last chance to secure a spot at the Winter Games; another loss would truly be a disappointing finish, as some fans have said. In the round-robin, we lost 6-9 to Japan, and the historical head-to-head record is tied, putting us at a disadvantage. Today, no matter what, we cannot afford to lose to Japan. What do you all think?