A crowd of nearly 10,000 were treated to the closest match of the
Diamonds' three-Test series against England, with the Australians
holding out against England to win 45 - 41.
The England team put in a much improved performance, at one stage taking
a two goal lead, before the World Champions steadied in the final
quarter to finish four goals up at the final siren.
Acting captain Cath Cox played her 95th Test today, making her the
fourth highest capped Australian player ever.
Amy Steel, the Diamonds youngest member, was named Player of the Match
for her efforts at goal keeper.
Julie Corletto caused a scare for the Diamonds when she went down just
before half-time but reports from the medical team indicate that she has
suffered a corked thigh, with no further damage to her knee.
Starting seven
Diamonds
England
Caitlin Bassett
Allison
Cath Cox
Harten
Chelsea Pitman Greenway
Kim Green
Guthrie
Sharni Layton Clarke
Julie Corletto
Agabiezy
Amy Steel
Beckford-Chambers
Quarter by Quarter scores
Q1: Diamonds (12 ) v England ( 9)
Q2: Diamonds (22) v England (20 )
Q3: Diamonds (32 ) v England (30 )
Q4: Diamonds (45) v England (41 )
Shooting Stats
Q1
Aus: Bassett 8/9 (88%) Cox 4/5 (80%)
Eng: Allison 6/9 (66%) Harten 3/3
(100%)
Q2
Aus: Bassett 9/10 (90%) Cox 0/ 1
Medhurst 1/1 (100%)
Eng: Allison 6/7 (85%) Harten 5/8
(62%)
Q3
Aus: Cox 7/7 (100% ) Medhurst 3/8
(37% )
Eng: Allison 3/4 (75% ) Harten 7/9
(77%)
Q4
Aus: Cox 8/10 (80%) Medhurst 5/6
(83%)
Eng: Allison 5/7 (71%) Harten 6/6
(100%)
Player of the Match: Amy Steel
Full match report to follow at www.australiannetballdiamonds.com.au
<http://www.australiannetballdiamonds.com.au>
2011 Holden Netball Test Series Media Guide: Please click on the
following link to access the 2011 Holden Netball Test Series media
guide.
2011 Holden Netball Test Series Media Guide
<http://www.australiannetballdiamonds.com.au/Uploads/2011%20Media%20Guid
e_FINAL.pdf>
2011 Holden Netball Test Series Dates:
9 Oct - Australian Diamonds v England, Newcastle Entertainment Centre,
Newcastle
12 Oct - Australian Diamonds v England, AIS Arena, Canberra
16 Oct - Australian Diamonds v England, Allphones Arena, Sydney
23 Oct - Australian Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns, Burswood Dome,
Perth
26 Oct - Australian Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns, Adelaide
Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
30 Oct - Australian Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns, Hisense Arena,
Melbourne.
