NZ Netball: Silver Ferns Return to Winning Ways in Style 1 Nov 2014
Related articles
- Niki Roderick Extends Depth To New Zealand Record Sport
- NZ More Interested in All Whites than All Blacks Sport
- All Whites claim historic point Sport
- Prime Minister to travel to South Africa News
- Snow on The Remarkables Living
- Team Selected for Ultimate Ride Jet-ski Sport
- Trubridge Triumphs With Unassisted Freedive Record Sport
- New Zealand 2011 Business Club launched Business
- 300 feet down: two bare feet and one breath of air Living
- Wyatt claims title Sport
Netball NZ
Silver Ferns Return to Winning Ways in Style
31 October 2014
Reversing the result of the opening test, the Silver Ferns ended their season in style with a convincing 52-38 win in the second of the New World Series against England in Palmerston North on Friday.
Losing the first test by four goals, the Silver Ferns went on to retain the Taini Jamison Trophy courtesy of their superior goal differential.
England stayed in touch throughout an entertaining and skilful spectacle until the final quarter when the Silver Ferns cut loose on the back of a growing confidence with a dazzling finishing burst.
After losing key players in recent months, the Silver Ferns broke a six-game losing streak on the back of a superb defensive and much-improved shooting effort as they denied England an elusive first-ever series win.
The Silver Ferns opted for their most experienced shooting duo with the accurate Cathrine Latu joining goal attack Jodi Brown under the hoop while exciting young defender Temalisi Fakahokotau earned her first start in just her second international outing at goalkeeper.
There were few chinks in an experienced England line-up, outstanding defender Geva Mentor, lining up for her 99th test in returning to the venue of her England debut in 2001 as a 16-year-old, well-performed midcourter Jade Clarke and impressive shooter Jo Harten being the key trio for the visitors.
There was a positive intent from the Silver Ferns from the outset as they gained the upper hand through an impressive opening stanza. Crisp and accurate ball movement gave the home team the best of starts.
With captain Laura Langman and Joline Henry adding strong defensive pressure outside the circle, the Silver Ferns did a great job of stalling England’s attacking momentum as the home skipped out to a four-goal advantage.
A bloodied nose forced Latu from the court after six minutes, England leaping at the opportunity to work their way back into contest. The shooter was back on deck for the closing three minutes as the Silver Ferns edged to a 14-11 lead at the last break.
Quick hands, flair and high levels of skill put the Silver Ferns on the front foot on the resumption. With Grace Rasmussen impressive off the centre pass and Langman finding the space, Latu and Brown hit their straps under the hoop with their positioning and finishing accuracy.
Outstanding full court defence from the Silver Ferns put the brakes on England, the silky shooting skills of Harten and defensive prowess of Mentor keeping the visitors in the frame.
With the experienced Leana de Bruin taking over from Fakahokotau midway through the quarter, the Silver Ferns continued to present a black wall on defence, Katrina Grant coming up with valuable turnover ball.
Holding the edge through the stanza, the Silver Ferns stretched out to a 26-21 lead at the main break.
Looking for more penetration and drive, England made changes for the second half with Clarke going to centre and Kadeen Corbin coming off the bench in to wing attack. Weathering the early storm, the Silver Ferns repelled a strong fight-back from England but could not completely shake the visitors.
Hanging on doggedly, England, however, struggled to break the New Zealanders resolve. Latu, showing her full array of handling and footwork skills, and Brown continued their strong performances, adding the polish on the back of a clean and slick delivery.
Langman was an inspiring figure across all areas of the court while the total defensive effort continued to impress, the cumulative pressure taking its toll on England as the home team took a 38-32 lead down the home straight.
England showed their fighting spirit in a goal-for-goal tussle through the opening stages of the final stanza, Harten continuing to shine with her calculated coolness under the hoop and ever-present attention of dogged defender Serena Guthrie, until the Silver Ferns broke the shackles.
-Ends-
News
Hilary Timmins' Award-Winning UK Documentary Series To Inspire NZ Students
29 Jun 2020 Education
Dream Catchers, produced and directed by Hilary Timmins, celebrates the success stories of more than thirty inspirational New... more
New Zealand reaffirms support for Flight MH17 judicial process
7 Mar 2020 News
Ahead of the start of the criminal trial in the Netherlands on 9 March, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed the need to... more
Business
NZ Government's Economic package to fight COVID-19
17 Mar 2020 Business News
The Coalition Government has launched the most significant peace-time economic plan in modern New Zealand history to cushion the... more
NZ Government announces aviation relief package
19 Mar 2020 Business News
Transport Minister Phil Twyford today outlined the first tranche of the $600 million aviation sector relief package announced earlier... more
Living
Diversity was Key at New Zealand Trade Tasting in London
6 Jun 2022 Food & Wine
New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Trade Tasting was recently held in London, on Wednesday 4 May, in Lindley Hall.
It was the first... more
Kiwi author stuns Behind the Butterfly Gate
12 Jan 2022 Arts
Hidden behind the Butterfly Gate is where the secret has been kept for 76 years...
New Zealand writer Merryn Corcoran’s... more
Property
Fairer rules for tenants and landlords
17 Nov 2019 Property
17 NOVEMBER 2019
The Government has delivered on its promise to the over one million New Zealanders who now rent to make it fairer... more
New Zealand Government will not implement a Capital Gains Tax
17 Apr 2019 Property
The Coalition Government will not proceed with the Tax Working Group’s recommendation for a capital gains tax, Jacinda Ardern... more
Migration
Boosting border security with electronic travel authority – now over 500,000 issued
19 Nov 2019 Migration
19 NOVEMBER 2019
We’ve improved border security with the NZeTA, New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority, which helps us to... more
Christchurch reinstated as refugee settlement location
18 Aug 2018 Migration
18 AUGUST 2018
HON IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY
The announcement that Christchurch can once again be a settlement location for refugees... more
Travel
Gallipoli Anzac Day services cancelled
19 Mar 2020 Travel & Tourism
The New Zealand and Australian Governments have announced this year’s joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli will be cancelled... more
New Zealanders advised not to travel overseas
19 Mar 2020 Travel & Tourism
New Zealanders advised not to travel overseas
more
Sport
The Skipper's Diary: Sir Richard Hadlee honouring his father and NZ's Forty-Niners
27 Oct 2019 Cricket
NZNewsUK London Editor Charlotte Everett spoke to Sir Richard Hadlee about why he’s chosen to publish his father’s... more
PREVIEW: All Blacks v England semi-final
26 Oct 2019 Rugby
The two most convincing quarterfinals winners are set to square off in a semifinal showdown for the ages when the All Blacks meet old... more
Columns
Gordon Campbell on the Gareth Morgan crusade
11 Nov 2016 Opinion
Gordon Campbell on the Gareth Morgan crusade
First published on Werewolf
The ghastly likes of Marine Le Pen in France and Geert ... more
Gordon Campbell on the US election outcome
10 Nov 2016 Opinion
Column - Gordon Campbell
Gordon Campbell on the US election outcome
Well um.. on the bright side, there (probably)... more
Kiwi Success
Congratulations to Loder Cup winner
26 Sep 2018 People
25 SEPTEMBER 2018
The Loder Cup, one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation awards, has been awarded to Robert McGowan for 2018... more
Appointments to New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
16 Aug 2018 Appointments
16 AUGUST 2018Appointments to New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
HON JENNY SALESA
Associate Education Minister Jenny Salesa is... more
Recruitment
Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
14 Aug 2018 Recruitment
14 AUGUST 2018Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
RT HON JACINDA ARDERN
HON CHRIS HIPKINS
Prime Minister
The... more
Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
22 Aug 2018 Recruitment
14 AUGUST 2018Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
RT HON JACINDA ARDERN
HON CHRIS HIPKINS
Prime Minister
The... more