Jamaica hold firm against Wales, T&T charge past Barbados
Key Points(5)
- On the fourth day of the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, Jamaica kept their winning streak alive, defeating Wales 46-35.
- Wales came out firing, pressing hard in the early exchanges and forcing Jamaica into rushed passes.
- But once the Sunshine Girls adjusted, they gradually stamped their authority.
- By the close of the opening quarter, Jamaica had edged in front and never gave that lead back.
- Their defensive pressure intensified as the match wore on, disrupting Wales’s flow and turning mistakes into scoring opportunities.
On the fourth day of the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, Jamaica kept their winning streak alive, defeating Wales 46-35.
Wales came out firing, pressing hard in the early exchanges and forcing Jamaica into rushed passes. But once the Sunshine Girls adjusted, they gradually stamped their authority. By the close of the opening quarter, Jamaica had edged in front and never gave that lead back.
Their defensive pressure intensified as the match wore on, disrupting Wales’s flow and turning mistakes into scoring opportunities. Though the Welsh side fought with resilience until the end, Jamaica’s consistency in both circles proved decisive.
Trinidad & Tobago outrun Barbados in island rivalry
The all-Caribbean contest between Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados was played at a blistering pace before Trinidad & Tobago pulled away for a 58-33 victory.
The opening quarter was evenly matched, with both teams exchanging goals in quick succession. But from the second quarter onward, Trinidad & Tobago’s rapid ball movement and sharp transitions through the center court began to stretch Barbados. By halftime, the gap had widened, and the momentum stayed firmly with T&T.
Barbados pressed on with determination, but the Red, White, and Black showed too much speed and control, using the second half to close out a commanding first win of the tournament.
Powerhouses keep rolling
Elsewhere, the top contenders continued to underline their dominance. Australia handled Samoa 65-36 with disciplined defense and swift turnovers. England controlled their encounter from the outset, dispatching Tonga 72-25. New Zealand recorded the day’s largest margin, crushing Malaysia 80-20 in a one-sided contest.
South Africa also produced a strong showing in a 64-33 win over Malawi, while Singapore rounded off the schedule by defeating Northern Ireland 50-32.
