Murdoch edges closer to retaining Scottish title

DAVID Murdoch must beat Aberdeen's Tom Brewster for the second time in as many days if he is to retain his Scottish curling title.

The three-time European champion edged past Brewster - ranked second after the group stages - 6-3 to advance through the final play-off.

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Brewster then beat Perth's Glen Muirhead 7-5 in a closely fought semi-final to earn a chance at revenge in Sunday's final.

However, Muirhead's sister Eve went one better in the women's event.

She beat Lockerbie's Claire Hamilton 8-7 in a tense semi-final and will now take on Stirling's Kelly Wood in the final.

Meanwhile, Michael McCreadie's hopes of a medal at the World Wheelchair Championships in Vancouver were dealt a blow after Britain went down 10-2 to hosts Canada in their opening group match.

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