Tshwane dethrone Johannesburg in extra-time epic to set up final v Cape Town
Tshwane defeated four-time defending champions Johannesburg in a dramatic extra-time semifinal at the SPAR National Netball Championships. Tshwane will now face Cape Town in the final after remaining the only unbeaten team in the tournament.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of South African netball.
A new champion will be crowned at the SPAR National Netball Championships after four-time defending champions Johannesburg were defeated 57-55 by Tshwane in an exhilarating extended extra time semifinal encounter at Stellenberg High School on Monday.
Tshwane, the only unbeaten side in the tournament, will meet hosts Cape Town in the final after they beat Mangaung 68-53 in the other semifinal.
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