A decisive play from Courtney Bruce in the final quarter propels the Diamonds into yet another Netball World Cup final, securing a victory over Jamaica. With the score tied at 50-all and just over five minutes remaining, Bruce makes a crucial intercept to prevent Jamaica from breaking the deadlock. Australia holds a slim two-goal lead heading into the final break after the scores were tied at each of the first two breaks.
In the final term, Jamaica storms ahead, scoring the first three goals to take the lead. Both teams trade goals without either side gaining more than a one-goal advantage. Jamaica then scores three consecutive goals to pull ahead, only for the Diamonds to respond with three goals of their own and level the score once again. It is at this pivotal moment that Bruce makes her crucial intercept, allowing the Diamonds to score on the other end.
This interception deals a heavy blow to Jamaica, as the Diamonds go on to score seven goals to four in the final minutes, securing a 57-54 victory and maintaining their flawless record of reaching World Cup finals. In the final, the Diamonds will face England, who defeated New Zealand 46-40 earlier. This marks the first time in 28 years that the World Cup final does not involve teams from Australia and New Zealand, and it is also England’s first final appearance in 48 years.
Impressively, Courtney Bruce is named the player of the match, and she expresses her joy and pride in the team’s performance. Despite knowing that the match against Jamaica would be a tough one, Bruce and her teammates remained resilient and emerged victorious. Looking ahead to the final against England, Bruce emphasizes the importance of recovery and rest before preparing to face their next opponent.
Captain Liz Watson acknowledges the team’s disappointment in their one-goal loss to England in the final group match but emphasizes their determination to advance to the gold medal match. She praises Jamaica’s strong performance and acknowledges the challenges they faced in securing their spot in the final. The highly anticipated final is scheduled for Monday morning (AEST) at 2 am.
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