England beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final
England's netball team lost 61-54 to New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games semi-final. New Zealand will advance to the gold-medal match, while England will compete for the bronze medal.
Why it matters
This result determines the final bracket for the Commonwealth Games netball tournament.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, England were looking to add to their only Commonwealth Games final appearance in 2018
England's netballers missed out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.
The Roses still have a chance of winning bronze in Glasgow, but fell short in their attempt to emulate their 2018 gold, while New Zealand will play either Australia or Jamaica in Sunday's final at the Hydro.
New Zealand passed the ball with great speed and accuracy early on, but England rallied to settle their nerves, with goal shooter Liv Tchine drawing the match level at 3-3.
But the prowess of the Silver Ferns and their height advantage through shooter Grace Nweke was too strong as they hit double figures with eight minutes played and held a 16-11 lead at the end of the first quarter.
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