Japan fell to its second defeat in a row, a 6-5 loss to Switzerland, in men's curling at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday.
Switzerland took advantage of some strong tactical play early on and it was enough to see the reigning world bronze medalist take a slim victory at Gangneung Curling Centre.
Japan got off to a sluggish start in the first end. Swiss vice skip Benoit Schwarz took out Japan skip Yusuke Morozumi's draw stone on the final shot of the end, leaving the Swiss team with the three closest stones to the target for a 3-0 lead.