Diamonds lead 2-1 but have goal advantage going into decider after late misses cost them dear in 55-51 defeat in Invercargill
Late misses cost them dear in 55-51 defeat in InvercargillAustralia remain in the box seat to retain the Constellation Cup, despite the Silver Ferns storming to a 56-53 victory in game three to keep the series alive.held a 2-0 series lead after winning both matches on Australian soil and were looking to lock down the prized trans-Tasman trophy in Invercargill on Thursday night with a game to play.
A turning point came with 90 seconds left with Australia trailing 53-51 when Diamonds shooting duo Kiera Austin and Sophie Garbin both missed – for the latter her only blip of the match. The Kiwis went on a 10-goal run, finishing the second quarter with 18 goals to Australia’s 10 to take a four-goal lead into the main break.
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