Australia loses to New Zealand in Constellation Cup netball

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

New Zealand defeated Australia 62-50 in the second game of their Constellation Cup netball series.

New Zealand defeated Australia 62-50 in the second game of the Constellation Cup netball series at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena on Wednesday night. This was Australia's second consecutive loss, following a 56-50 defeat in the opening game.

Australia mounted a comeback from an 11-goal deficit, reducing it to three goals by the final break. However, New Zealand's attack proved too strong, with goal shooter Grace Nweke scoring 49 goals from 52 attempts. The New Zealand defence, led by Kelly Jackson and Karin Burger, was dominant throughout. The match was physical, with Australia conceding 84 penalties to New Zealand's 53.

Australia made changes for this match, with vice-captain Kate Moloney returning from a finger laceration and goal shooter Donnell Wallam replacing Cara Koenen. New Zealand made one change, replacing Kimiora Poi with Peta Toeava. If New Zealand win the remaining two matches in the series, Australia will lose the world No 1 ranking for the first time since 2013.

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• Australia hoodoo continues as New Zealand pile on pain in Constellation CupSilver Ferns claim 12th consecutive win on home soil against Diamonds Grace Nweke scores 49 goals from 52 attempts against world No 1 side New Zealand have inflicted more pain on the under-fire Diamonds, pulling off a 62-50 triumph to maintain their perfect start to the Constellation Cup . With Kate Moloney back from injury, Australia were determined to bounce back from an opening 56-50 loss in Auckland and end their five-year hoodoo across the Tasman. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 21 Oct, 10:05
• Live: Diamonds look to bounce back from Constellation Cup loss to NZAustralia is hoping to rebound from a six-goal loss to the Silver Ferns in the second game of their Constellation Cup series. Follow live.ABC News Australia · 21 Oct, 07:06

In this story: Australia · New Zealand · Kate Moloney · Grace Nweke · Liz Watson · Donnell Wallam

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