Game 37: Samoa 45 - 68 Barbados Game 38: Malaysia 36 - 47 Singapore Game 39: Wales 62 - 47 Fiji Game 40: Botswana 59 - 54 Sri Lanka Game 41: New Zealand 49 - 34 England Game 42: Australia 82 - 46 Jamaica Game 43: Malawi 61 - 38 Trinidad & Tobago Game 44: South Africa 46 - 41 Northern Ireland
GAME 44 COURT 2, SEMI-FINALS 9th July 2011
This is clearly the battle of the greens as both South Africa and Northern Ireland seek to recover from their previous games, demonstrating their hunger for winning. The former started off strongly, maintaining possession throughout the first few minutes while Northern Ireland paced their game comfortably, finding crucial spaces in between the South African players and slowly gaining control of the game with the first quarter ending 12 – 10 in Northern Ireland’s favour.
MATCH REPORT: MALAWI V TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
GAME 43 COURT 1, SEMI-FINALS 9th July 2011
The Singapore Indoor Stadium this evening saw a fast paced, high tempo semi final match between two dynamic and strong teams, Malawi, world number 7 and Trinidad & Tobago, ranked 8th in the world. Malawi, who won by 61 goals to 38 will now have the chance to play for the 5th place in the tournament against South Africa.
This match was a display of strength and pure will, with the Trinidad & Tobago defenders in their opponents shooting circle, keeping the African team constantly moving to find the spaces. Malawi pulled away from their opponents close to the end of the first half, stamping their authority on this play-off game.
MATCH REPORT: AUSTRALIA v JAMAICA
GAME 42 COURT 1, SEMI-FINALS 9th July 2011
The Australian Netball Diamonds were unstoppable in the 2nd semi-final tonight as they had an answer to anything that their opposition Jamaica threw their way.
Flawless down-court, Australia were in fine form and focused as they continuously extended their lead over the frustrated Sunshine Girls.
MATCH REPORT: NEW ZEALAND v ENGLAND
GAME 41 COURT 1, SEMI-FINALS 9th July 2011
The New Zealand Silver Ferns have booked a spot in the Grand Final of the Mission Foods World Netball Championships as they defeated England with a convincing 49-39 win in the 1st Semi-Final this afternoon.
The fans were out in full force, alongside the very dedicated Australian fans who love to make a noise courtside, the entertainment got them on their feet and the scene was set for an exciting game of Netball.
MATCH REPORT: BOTSWANA v SRI LANKA
GAME 40 COURT 2, 13TH/14TH PLAY-OFF 9th July 2011
This 13th and 14th place play off ended in a win of 59 goals to 54 for the Botswanan team, who are ranked number 16 in the world, compared to Sri Lanka, who currently stand at 18th.
Sri Lanka kept the score close at the start of the match, with effective rebounds in the Sri Lankan defending circle. However this closely contested match, saw the Botswanan players springing around the court looking for interceptions, while Sri Lanka maintained their hard fast pace throughout all the channels of the court.
MATCH REPORT: WALES v FIJI GAME 39 COURT 1, 9th/10th PLAY-OFF 9th July 2011
It was retribution time for Wales as they gave everything physically possible to overturn their last result against Fiji in pool play and steal the win for 9th place.
Yesterday we saw Wales fight back from being behind with 100% determination and grit and this afternoon they were no different as they took to the lead in the second quarter and progressively extended the difference up to the final whistle. Stephanie Williams, who took to the court at Wing Defence and Goal Defence had a fantastic game, working in the goal circle with captain Sara Hale she did the most damage, restricting the opportunities that the Fijian shooters sought out. Down the other end of the court it was once again Rebecca James at Goal Attack who directed play, making intelligent, quick decisions with her passing and looking straight into Goal Shoot Cara Moseley.
MATCH REPORT: SAMOA v BARBADOS GAME 38 COURT 1, 11th/12th PLAY-OFF 9th July 2011
Fighting to get the no 11 spot on day seven at the World Netball Championships in Singapore, these two teams similarly matched in height and size, fought to progress in the IFNA world rankings.
The match started with strong aggressive play in the Samoan attack and at the opposite end of the court, there was a steady battle going on, with the Samoan Monique Vaai (GK) and Barbadian Laurel Browne (GS) matching height for height in the Barbados attacking circle.
MATCH REPORT: MALAYSIA v SINGAPORE GAME 37 COURT 1, 15th/16th PLAY-OFF 9th July 2011
Singapore have defeated neighbouring country Malayisa, 47 to 36 in the battle for 15th and 16th place this morning.
Singapore, having had a numerous amount of close encounters throughout the week were determined to stay on song from the first whistle to the last, and that’s what they did, in convincing style. Wing Attack Asha Tett injured her foot in the 2nd quarter, leaving Singapore without two of their key players on court (Charlene Porima was injured earlier in the week), but this did not hinder the resolute girls in red as they played with pride and skill throughout.
