Netball - Well Done England!

[naomi24]

As an former netball player I can only say our girls make a formidable opponent! All the very best to them in the final.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/netball/66415133

[DTCwordfan]

My niece and step-niece played for England, the latter was a pro with Jogger's team - personally I find watching it like paint drying - I'm not a fan of basketball either. Hockey, well that's far more entertaining and on that front, a niece who made the GB wider crew as well as playing cricket for Northern England and remarkable, as she is profoundly deaf.

[ClareTG0ld]

Better start for Australia so far, hopefully England don't panic and can get their way back into this.

[DTCwordfan]

However, England have gone one better than their previous two world-cups....better than the American women's soccer team who have experienced the igonomy of not making the 1/4s for the first time at that world cup.

[naomi24]

The Aussies have strong defenders.

[naomi24]

13 all. England are there.

[ClareTG0ld]

Quite surprised that the crowd balance is so far in England's favour.

[naomi24]

I think Australia is playing a far more aggressive, attacking game. If England doesn’t step it up that gap will get wider.

[ClareTG0ld]

This looks to be the crucial passage of play :(

[naomi24]

How many times have they lost that ball in the circle?!! Grrrr…. stop fluffing around with it!

I think Australia has this.

[ClareTG0ld]

I don't really know how to read this game but I'd say Australia should be able to coast this now.

A valiant effort but the start of that third quarter was devastating.

[naomi24]

They need a miracle now and that’s not going to happen. Just as well we’re going to the pub for dinner tonight. An opportunity to drown my sorrows. :o)

[ClareTG0ld]

Never mind, still the best we've ever done and I wonder if the occasion (and Australia's experience in finals) tipped the balance against us.

Still a great effort by the girls :)

[naomi24]

Second in the world is not so bad and Australia are certainly worthy winners. A strong team. One could be forgiven for thinking there are ten players rather than seven in their team. They’re everywhere! Great play! Well done girls!

[Lie-in King]

Not quite sharp enough on the day, but a valiant effort & well done to them for 2nd place :-)

[naomi24]

Superb team and a well-deserved victory!

Have a lovely evening everyone and thank you for coming to the game with me. I’m off to the pub. Hic! :o)

[Arksided]

Well done to the ladies, respect yourselves I was busy watching some other sport, Well done ladies for getting there.

[ladybirder]

Bit late is saying thank you for the Rules. Have a lovely evening.

[Arksided]

Have a good evening naomi

[10ClarionSt]

A great effort from the girls. Aus were just too good for them today. But that was only today. There will be other games. It's all part of the process, and learning from each performance.