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No. : 6 • Sunday, August 12  2001
 

Only the USA Show No Sign of Nerves


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Only USA Show No Sign of Nerves 1
USA 1 vs Norway 2
Hand Stories 3
Canada vs The Netherlands 4
 
Yesterday was one of the most dramatic in the history of these Championships as several of the teams at the top of the table had a bad attack of nerves. Whilst that was not true in the case of USA I, who did more than enough in their three potentially difficult matches and are almost home and dry, it could also have applied to both Thailand and Israel had they not suffered heavy defeats in the final round of the day. Nevertheless they are both still in a strong position.
 
Canada started the day with a great victory over The Netherlands and looked safe, but then they were sensationally defeated 101-2 IMPs by USA I and reacted badly to that in the following round. Norway took advantage to move into a tie with Israel and are also in a strong position.
Apart from their mauling by Canada, the Dutchmen also went down to New Zealand - remember we told you there are no easy matches at this level - and they and Canada will need the bridge gods to be smiling on them today if they are to have any chance of qualifying.

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