Scotland's women were forced to dig deep before beating Germany 8-6 to remain the tournament's only unbeaten team.

After taking two points in the first end, Germany took another two in the second, only for the hosts to begin their fightback with two in the third.

One point in the ninth and final end allowed Scotland to confirm a two-point victory.

Denmark also beat Italy in a similarly tight 8-7 duel in an encounter pushed to an extra end.

Switzerland won 9-8 over Finland while Sweden battled past Czech Republic, 8-5.

Russia beat winless Norway with a score of 6-5.

Finland were the day's shock winners in the men's competition as they took a last stone steal against the Scottish hosts.

Skip Tom Brewster appeared in a strong position to wrap-up victory when attempting a hit and stay for one shot and victory.

His stone hit but then rolled before jamming on the way out.

"It is really good to finally get our first win," said Finnish skip Aku Kauste. 

"Our games have been a struggle after struggle so far. 

"This game could have gone either way, but Thomas [Brewster, Scotland skip] seemed to be struggling with his takeouts and we got a luck break at the end. 

"We still have three games left and we must win all of them to stay in the hunt for a World Championship place."

This left the umpire to measure two other stones sitting in the 12-foot ring before eventually pointing to the Finnish stone to award them a steal of one and their first victory of the week, by 6-5.

Norway also enjoyed a thrilling 7-6 win over Germany following an extra end in a clash in which the lead changed hands five times.

Defending champions Sweden also won 7-3 over Russia.