What was also better for Barr was he didn’t even need to deliver his final bowl.
After forcing the one-end shootout by taking the second set, Scotland opted to take the last bowl, rather than going first and taking the jack, after winning the coin toss.
The marker had to ask a nearby photographer for the coin, and though he dug deep into his pocket to find a dime, the Scots dug even deeper.
England lead – the country’s oldest athlete at these Games – Ron Homer drew a beauty to within inches of the jack, forcing Barr to batter it out with his first bowl of three.
Visually-impaired, the players are often seen whipping out their telescopes to take in their effort. There was no need here for Barr. Bosh. Job done… for now.
Skip Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall resplendently replaced it. England lie for gold. Back to you, Robert.
This time, his hit was not so accurate, but after a run of rotten luck and near misses during the match, he got a wee rub off a high bowl, redirecting his pacy effort to pick up the jack and send it straight on to a gratefully awaiting blue bowl.
Gold medal back in Scotland’s hands with just one England bowl remaining. Talk about tense.
As difficult a shot as they come, Lewis-Wall couldn’t produce any more magic as the Scottish quartet were jumping in a huddle with the crowd bawling and showering themselves in Saltires.
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