England Netball Team Levels Series with Thrilling Win Over New Zealand
In a nail-biting encounter, England's netball team has leveled the three-match series against five-time world champions New Zealand. The Roses won the second Test 61-58 at the Copper Box in London, securing a narrow victory and sending the match into a deciding third game in Manchester on Wednesday.
Helen Housby, England's star player since 2014, shone as Player of the Match, scoring an impressive 23 points. Her performance included both the first and last goals of the game, which sealed the win for England. Olivia Tchine chipped in with a remarkable 38 points, cementing her place as one of the team's top performers.
Despite trailing 29-27 at halftime, England fought back to level the scoreline that New Zealand achieved against them just the previous day. The Roses showed exceptional discipline and maturity under pressure, keeping their scoring consistent in the final stages of the game.
Coach Jess Thirlby expressed pride in her team's performance, praising their ability to stay focused and composed when needed most. "Physically and psychologically we stood up much better today in those closing stages," she said. The team is now poised for a thrilling conclusion to the series, with the outcome hanging delicately in the balance.
The match marked a significant comeback from England, who had initially trailed by four goals at one point in the second quarter. However, they managed to turn the game around, fueled by Housby's determination and Tchine's impressive shooting accuracy. The win will undoubtedly boost team morale ahead of the final showdown on Wednesday.
In a nail-biting encounter, England's netball team has leveled the three-match series against five-time world champions New Zealand. The Roses won the second Test 61-58 at the Copper Box in London, securing a narrow victory and sending the match into a deciding third game in Manchester on Wednesday.
Helen Housby, England's star player since 2014, shone as Player of the Match, scoring an impressive 23 points. Her performance included both the first and last goals of the game, which sealed the win for England. Olivia Tchine chipped in with a remarkable 38 points, cementing her place as one of the team's top performers.
Despite trailing 29-27 at halftime, England fought back to level the scoreline that New Zealand achieved against them just the previous day. The Roses showed exceptional discipline and maturity under pressure, keeping their scoring consistent in the final stages of the game.
Coach Jess Thirlby expressed pride in her team's performance, praising their ability to stay focused and composed when needed most. "Physically and psychologically we stood up much better today in those closing stages," she said. The team is now poised for a thrilling conclusion to the series, with the outcome hanging delicately in the balance.
The match marked a significant comeback from England, who had initially trailed by four goals at one point in the second quarter. However, they managed to turn the game around, fueled by Housby's determination and Tchine's impressive shooting accuracy. The win will undoubtedly boost team morale ahead of the final showdown on Wednesday.
I'm literally buzzing about this match! England totally deserved that win, their teamwork & strategy was fire 
especially in the 2nd half when they just refused to give up 
. Housby's goal at the end is still giving me chills 
and I love how Tchine stepped up her game 
she's been quietly consistent throughout this series but today she really made it count! 
coach Jess Thirlby must be so proud of these girls, they showed so much heart & determination 
. Now we're all set for a thrilling final on Wednesday, I'm already hyped 
Bring it on, let's see who'll take home the win!!! 
. and olivia tchine's 38 points is impressive but is it just another sign of the sport getting more mainstream and trying to be like basketball or something? anyway, congrats to england on leveling the series 
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, a 61-58 win is not that convincing, especially against New Zealand who are basically the netball equivalent of the All Blacks 
. And can we talk about how inconsistent this Housby girl is? 23 points in one game doesn't cut it if she can't sustain that performance over three matches 
. I'm not hating on the team or anything, but let's see them bring their A-game next time out 
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i mean england's netball team is literally the most underrated sport in the uk! they deserve so much more recognition than they get 
i've seen her play live and she's even more amazing in person!!! and olivia tchine is like the ultimate team player, always supporting her teammates and putting up such sick points 
i think they need to work on their defense tho, nz was pretty dominant in the 3rd quarter 
anyway, helen housby is a total legend 
her goal-scoring skills are insane! and olivia tchine is giving me life 
with those clutch shots. coach jess thirlby must be so proud of her team 
they showed some serious grit and maturity under pressure. fingers crossed for england on wednesday 
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this final showdown can't come soon enough, i'm hyped to see what happens next 
their teamwork and focus are truly inspiring. coach jess thirlby should be so proud of her team