2024 Vitality Netball Nations Cup - Eng / Aus / NZ / Uga (Jan)

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Ian Harkin
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January 21, 2024 at 11:43 pm

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al_ex
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January 21, 2024 at 11:44 pm

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#1367886

Don’t like the new ruling that dangerous play automatically constitutes a two minute suspension, at least not if dangerous play is interpreted as it has been historically. The Ugandan GD was definitely reckless but it really wasn’t that bad of a hit. Even the Roses were shocked by the ruling, especially Housby.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 12:20 am

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#1367887

1/4 time: 15-15

Nweke 13/13 (100%)
Heffernan 2/3 (67%)

Cholhok 11/14 (79%)
Eyaru 4/4 (100%)

Well, there you go. An exciting action-packed first quarter ends with the scores level after Uganda scores 7 of the last 10 goals.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 12:24 am

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#1367888

That challenge from Nakitto yesterday was the same as several others in the game, but it’s just that it resulted in a collision with the goalpost. That was the only difference.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 12:43 am

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#1367889

1/2 time: UGA 31-29

Nweke 24/24 (100%)
Heffernan 5/6 (83%)

Cholhok 24/27 (89%)
Eyaru 7/7 (100%)

Could we be in for an upset? In a period of 11 mins at the end of the first Q and start of the 2nd, Uganda went on a 15-6 run to put NZ under pressure.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 1:07 am

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3/4 time: NZ 46-44

Nweke 38/38 (100%)
Heffernan 8/9 (89%)

Cholhok 33/37 (89%)
Eyaru 11/11 (100%)
Nassanga 0/1 (0%)

New Zealand regained the lead in the 3rd Q after some hesitancy from the Ugandan midcourt resulted in turnovers. Still anyone’s game.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 1:25 am

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Full time: NZ 65-60

In a high scoring game, NZ came out on top thanks to greater experience in tight situations. In a match of few errors, once the ball reached Nweke and Cholhok, it was a goal and the Ferns were just a bit better at creating chances.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 1:50 am

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#1367892
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 2:03 am

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Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 2:38 am

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1/4 time: AUS 18-13

Cardwell 11/12 (92%)
Housby 2/3 (67%)

Garbin 13/13 (100%)
Dwyer 5/5 (100%)

Statistically speaking, there’s very little to separate the teams, but Australia takes a handy 5 goal lead into the 2nd Q.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 3:02 am

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#1367895

1/2 time: AUS 33-28

Cardwell 19/20 (90%)
Housby 9/10 (90%)

Garbin 24/24 (100%)
Dwyer 9/10 (90%)

The Diamonds take a 5 goal lead into the 2nd half. So far the only change has been Aryang on for Weston during the 2nd Q. What will the coaches do now?
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 3:15 am

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#1367896

The turnovers and penalties are mounting up against Australia as England levels the score at 36-36!
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 3:24 am

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#1367897

Well, that was a BIG Q from England and they take a 45-43 lead into the last quarter. Can they hold on or will the Diamonds fight back?
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 3:41 am

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#1367898

Australia wins 61-59! Great game. That 3rd Q from the Roses really made for a big finish, but the Diamonds showed their class in the last 15 minutes and managed to take the win.
Ian Harkin
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January 22, 2024 at 4:21 am

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#1367899

Here are the stats from this ripper of a game. The Diamonds had less gains, less pick ups, less attempts, more turnovers, more penalties, and yet somehow still won thanks largely to better accuracy and rebounding.
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