Netball World Cup final 2023 LIVE: Result and reaction as England lose to Australia in first-ever final
England fell to a 45-61 defeat as Australia claimed their 12th Netball World Cup title
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Your support makes all the difference.England fell to defeat in their first-ever Netball World Cup title as Australia secured a comprehensive 61-45 victory to take home their 12th World Cup.
The Roses weathered an early storm to stay level at 13-13 after the first quarter but Australia’s experience and pressure began to show as the Diamonds pulled clear to lead 27-23 at half-time. That advantage was extended to ten points after a blistering third quarter that was littered with errors from Jess Thirlby’s England side.
England had beaten Australia 56-55 in the group stages but Stacey Marinkovich’s side would enact their revenge in the final as they cruised home in the final quarter, eventually winning by a 16-point margin after a clinical final 15 minutes.
Victory for Australia sees them claim gold a year on from victory in the Commonwealth Games while England must settle for silver which equals the nation’s best result at the tournament.
Follow live updates of the Netball World Cup final below:
Netball World Cup Live - England 15-17 Australia (Q2)
It’s a real nip and tuck affair at the minute with each side affording the other little room to work with in and around the net.
Australia with the turnover early in Q2 as they edge ahead now.
Netball World Cup Live - England 14-13 Australia (Q2)
And underway for the second quarter as England lead for the first time with an early score.
Netball World Cup Live - England 13-13 Australia (End of Q1)
And breathe...a non-stop first quarter comes to an end with Housby netting just in time to bring the Red Roses level.
They’ll be the happier of the two teams having weathered the storm and come back from a three-point deficit but the Diamonds will be encouraged by the slick netball they played for the first part of that quarter.
An intriguing second awaits...
Netball World Cup Live - England 12-12 Australia
And again! Imogen Allison this time with the turnover and England have a chance to level the game. Some great tips from the Aussie defence in and around the circle but England level with under a minute to go until the end of the first quarter.
Netball World Cup Live - England 10-11 Australia
Turnover! Williams again proving her worth off the bench with a vital interception. The Roses unfortunately give the ball away cheaply afterwards but great early signs once again from Williams.
Netball World Cup Live - England 10-11 Australia
Just under three minutes to go but England rally well after that early Diamonds charge as Cardwell brings them back to within a score.
Netball World Cup Live - England 7-10 Australia
England win a good turnover but some fantastic pressure from Australia in the mid-court means that the Roses can’t take advantage with a score.
An early swap for the Rose as well, with Fran Williams coming into the fray at goal defence and replacing Layla Guscoth.
Netball World Cup Live - England 6-10 Australia
Cardwell just strays out of the court with her right foot, not able to release the ball and the Diamonds have a backline pass.
And the Australians take full advantage with a fast-flowing couple of moves up the court to move into the double-digits and establish a four-point lead.
Netball World Cup Live - England 5-6 Australia
Eleanor Cardwell getting the crowd on side early as she nets a couple in quick succession to keep England just one score behind.
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