The Australian Netball Diamonds have been relentless under pressure tonight, defeating the New Zealand Silver Ferns 53-51 in Christchurch.
With the game in the balance, Julie Prendergast and Bianca Chatfield took courageous intercepts in the final quarter to swing the game back in the Diamonds favour.
In a thrilling finish the Australians were patient in their control of the ball to hold off a fast finishing Silver Ferns.
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Shooting statistics
Diamonds
Kate Beveridge - 5/7, 7/9, 9/9, 4/4 Total – 25/28 (89%)
Susan Pratley - 9/10, 6/8, 6/8, 7/7 – 28/33 (85%)
Silver Ferns
Irene van Dyk - 7/8, 8/8, 5/6, 6/6 Total – 26/28 (93%)
Maria Tutaia - 8/8, 5/7, 7/8, 5/7 – 25/30 (83%)