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Great Britain go down 7-6 to Norway

Great Britain's men's curling team fail to book a semi-final place after going down 7-6 to Norway at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Great Britain's men's curling team failed to book their semi-final place after going down 7-6 to Norway at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

David Murdoch of Great Britain looks on during the Curling Men's Round Robin match between Great Britain and Norway on day 9 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Ice Cube Curling Center on February 16, 2014© Getty Images

Team GB, who found themselves 5-3 behind after six ends, bravely fought back to level matters at 6-6 to tee up a tense finale to the encounter, with each side holding just two stones left.

However, David Murdoch's men failed in their bid to reach the last-four stage.

They now face China knowing that only victory will see them progress.

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Great Britain curling team member David Murdoch attends a press conference ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at the Main Press Center (MPC) at on February 7, 2014
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