Quad Sequence 2023: England hopes dented as South Africa declare dramatic draw | Netball Information

England draw 46-46 with hosts South Africa in thrilling Quad Sequence encounter; Roses now must beat New Zealand on Tuesday and hope different outcomes go their option to have any likelihood of reaching the ultimate; Australia face New Zealand afterward Sunday

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Highlights of the Netball Quad Sequence conflict between South Africa and England

England’s hopes of reaching the Quad Sequence remaining suffered a significant blow as hosts South Africa scored within the dying seconds to earn a dramatic 46-46 draw.

After the scores had been tied at half-time, South Africa pulled out a three-point lead going into the ultimate quarter, however the Roses got here again to guide coming into the ultimate seconds in Cape City.

Nonetheless, regardless of being a participant down for the closing phases after Phumza Maweni had been dismissed for overly aggressive defending, South Africa levelled as Lenize Potgieter confirmed nice composure to sink the ultimate shot of the sport.

The outcome leaves England with out a win after two video games, having misplaced Saturday’s opener to Australia, and with their destiny out of their fingers. To succeed in the ultimate, England might want to beat New Zealand on Tuesday and hope different outcomes go their manner.

“I feel we had a second to win that sport, and that is actually exhausting to take,” England captain Natalie Metcalf mentioned.

Lenize Potgieter scored the essential late equalising purpose for South Africa

“Credit score to our ladies getting ourselves again into that sport. I feel we had been up at occasions and we have to look methods to preserve pushing on and constructing these leads.

“However credit score to South Africa for placing out a very robust sport right now.”

The Roses made a vivid begin, as Funmi Fadoju maintained her sensible defensive play to assist open up an early five-goal lead.

Nonetheless, South Africa responded effectively, and took benefit of a few England errors to carry a 13-12 lead on the finish of the quarter, a lot to the delight of a vociferous residence crowd.

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Funmi Fadoju confirmed off her fast response expertise with two beautiful interceptions towards South Africa

A extra regular second quarter noticed Potgieter tempo South Africa’s scoring, ending the half having made all 15 makes an attempt, however England had been capable of degree the rating at 23-23.

South Africa got here out for the second half with larger depth, and powerful defensive play helped them set up a three-goal lead going into the ultimate quarter-hour.

South Africa appeared to be closing in on victory as they prolonged their result in 5 factors with simply eight minutes to go, however the Roses lastly discovered some fluidity once they wanted it most.

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England’s Sophie Drakeford-Lewis makes it degree towards South Africa simply earlier than the half-time whistle

Imogen Allison started to dominate the midfield because the Roses surged again to parity, whereas South Africa had been additional troubled by a warning to Maweni for over-zealous defending.

Additional scores had been exchanged to degree the scores earlier than Maweni acquired a suspension, which the Roses instantly took benefit of to take the lead.

England then denied South Africa’s first try to equalise, however then failed to attain towards their weakened opponents, providing up one final likelihood, with which Potgieter made no mistake.

Quad Sequence: Full Schedule, stay on Sky Sports activities

The Netball Quad Sequence returns as England tackle South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, that are all stay on Sky Sports activities from January 21-January 25.

January 22: New Zealand vs Australia (Sky Sports activities Area,15:30)

January 24: England vs New Zealand (Sky Sports activities Area, 13:30), South Africa vs Australia (Sky Sports activities Area, 15:30)

January 25: Quad Sequence remaining and third vs 4th play-off (Sky Sports activities Combine and Sky Sports activities Area, 13:30)