Snitil’s Czech rink comes back to beat Canada 6-4 at men’s worlds

VICTORIA – Canada’s Brad Jacobs is no longer undefeated at the world men’s curling championship.

Jiri Snitil of the Czech Republic beat Jacob’s rink 6-4 in the morning draw, handing Canada its first loss after five straight victories.

Snitil improve his record to 3-3 with the win.

Canada led 2-0 after the second end and 3-1 after the fourth before the Czechs scored twice in the fifth to make it 3-3 tie.

Snitil stole one in the sixth after Jacobs missed a hit-and-roll attempt.

Jacobs scored one in the seventh to make it 4-4 but Snitil drew for one in the eighth.

The Czechs caught a break in the ninth when Jacobs missed a raise takeout, allowing Snitil to register another steal of one for a 6-4 lead going into the final end.

Czech misses gave Jacobs a chance for two after Canadian third Ryan Fry drew to the four-foot.

But Jacobs sent his first shot long to rest on the edge of the 12-foot, allowing Snitil to make the double takeout to end the game.

In other early action, China edged Norway 5-4.