England suffer heavy netball defeat by Australia
Summary
England’s netball team lost 66-47 to Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Australia led throughout the game, and England struggled with Australia’s physical play.Key Facts
- Australia led 18-11 after the first quarter and 56-35 by the third quarter.
- Sophie Garbin scored 41 goals from 42 attempts for Australia.
- Olivia Tchine was England’s top scorer with 23 goals from 25 attempts.
- England won their first match against Northern Ireland 83-34.
- England’s captain Fran Williams said the team did not perform well.
- Injuries have left England with only two players who have past Commonwealth Games experience.
- England’s previous coach Jess Thirlby stepped down in March; Anna Stembridge is the interim coach.
- Scotland won their first Pool B match, beating Wales 56-47.
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