England's netball team was defeated 61-54 by New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games. Despite a strong effort from Anna Stembridge's team, they were unable to overcome the Silver Ferns, who dominated the match from start to finish.
New Zealand's attack, led by the impressive Grace Nweke, proved too powerful for England. By the end of the third quarter, England's chances of winning had slipped away, with a significant deficit to overcome. A late surge of goals narrowed the final score, but it was too little, too late. England's Eleanor Cardwell expressed her disappointment, saying the team had given it their all but were outperformed.
The team is now focused on securing a bronze medal and will face Australia, who lost to Jamaica in a surprise one-point victory. New Zealand, meanwhile, will compete in the final for the first time since 2014.