The Telkom Netball League 2024 group stage is all but complete in spectacular fashion with victory in the penultimate match between tournament giants the Free State Cricnums and their hosts the Gauteng Jaguars at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg on Saturday. June 15, 2024.
That electric result saw spectators invited to a display of top-class netball as the group stages concluded for five Division A teams, with only Sunday’s Baobabs vs Aloes scheduled as part of four matches to settle the Division B tie to be completed before 2024. TNL’s knockout matches will follow on Monday.
In the highly contested match between the Gauteng Jaguars and the Free State Crinums, both teams showed exceptional defensive skills with standout performances from players such as Jamie van Wyk, Zanele Vimbela, Karla Pretorius and Ane Ratief.
Mistakes in the attacking play affected both teams in the high-pressure draw, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm and ball flow.
The Crinums struggled to retain the ball, which contributed to their loss, while the Jaguars faced pressure that led to uncertain passes in the circle in a close result with fewer goals scored than these attacking combinations are used to.
The exciting match between the Golden Fireballs and the Southern Stings kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Fireballs didn’t start well, while the Stings struggled to close out the match.
The third quarter saw a dramatic turnaround as the Fireballs outscored the Stings 18-7, leading to a surge of momentum that forced the Stings to make adjustments. Despite their best efforts, the Stings were unable to regain control, allowing the Fireballs to solidify their lead.
Monique Meyer’s exceptional leadership and defensive ability, including her ability to pressure the feeders, played a crucial role in the Fireballs’ 49-57 win.
Expectations are increasing as we now have the best four players in the A Division. All eyes will be on Monday’s games, where the Jaguars will take on the Stings, and the Fireballs will take on the Crinums.
Earlier in the day there was an exciting KZN derby match between the KD Queens and KD Stars. The Queens had won the previous meeting by a two-goal lead of 49-47. This time, however, coach Precious Mthembu ensured the Stars won by a two-goal margin of 38-40.
The Stars executed an excellent game plan and Nozipho Ntshangase was excellent throughout the match.
The crucial question is: who will secure a place in the Division B semi-finals and who will compete in the promotion/relegation play-offs? Watch all the action live from Ellis Park Arena from 10am.
Telkom Netball League Day 19 Results at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg on Saturday, June 15, 2024
Lilies 43 – 50 Sunbirds
Sonoblomo 49 – 52 Tornadoes
Diamonds 53 – 46 Tshukudu
KD Queens 38 – 40 KD Stars
Jaguars 39 – 37 Crinums
Stitches 49 – 57 Fireballs
Day 20 Telkom Netball League Match Schedule at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg on Sunday, June 16, 2024
10:00 Sunbirds vs Tshukudu
12:00 EC Comets vs Lilies
2:00 PM KD Stars vs. Diamonds
4:00 PM KD Queens vs. Tornados
6:00 PM Baobabts vs. Aloes
Day 1 Results on Friday April 26, 2024
Kingdom Stars 53 – 42 Tshukudu
Kingdom Queens 32 – 37 Sunbirds
Tornadoes 46 – 34 Lilies
Jaguars 53 – 40 Baobabs
Comets 43 – 35 Diamonds
Fireballs 42 – 39 Flames
Day 2 Results on Saturday April 27, 2024
Sunbirds 14 – 7 Sonoblomo
Tshukudu 45 – 41Lilies
Flames 43 – 48 stitches
Jaguars 68 – 37 Aloes
Tornadoes 37 – 41 KD stars
Crinums 64 – 35 Baobabs
Day 3 Results on Sunday April 28, 2024
KD Queens 39 – 48 EC Comets
Sunbirds 47 – 45 Diamonds
Stitches 47 – 49 Fireballs
Baobabs 50 – 62 Aloes
Jaguars 48 – 48 Crinums
Day 4 Results on Monday April 29, 2024
KD Queens 40 – 32 Diamonds
EC Comets 41 – 47 KD Stars
Sonoblomo 48 – 44 Tshukudu
Lilies 21 – 49 Sunbirds
Fireballs 33 – 44 Crinums
Stitches 48 – 53 Jaguars
Day 5 Results on Tuesday April 30, 2024
Tornadoes 40 – 42 EC Comets
Diamonds 47 – 38 Lilies
Sonoblomo 52 – 43 KD Queens
Baobabs 31 – 70 Fireballs
KD Stars 42 – 33 Sunbirds
Flames 33 – 48 Crinums
Day 6 Results on Wednesday May 1, 2024
Sonoblomo 42 – 60 KD stars
Diamonds 42 – 51 Tornadoes
KD Queens 50 – 49 Tshukudu
Baobabs 36 – 44 Flames
Lilies 34 – 44 EC Comets
Aloe 35 – 61 stitches
Day 7 Results on Thursday May 2, 2024
Lilies 42 – 59 Sonoblomo
Sunbirds 45 – 44 Tshukudu
Aloe 41 – 58 Fireballs
Tornadoes 60 – 45 KD Queens
Crinums 44 – 37 stitches
Flames 40 – 60 Jaguars
Day 8 Results on Friday May 3, 2024
EG Comets 53 – 40 Sunbirds
Sonoblomo 52 – 48 Tornadoes
KD Stars 52 – 26 Lilies
Stitches 60 – 34 Baobabs
Aloe 46 – 51 Flames
Tshukudu 56 – 45 diamonds
Day 9 Results on Saturday May 4, 2024
Diamonds 47 – 57 Sonoblomo
Tshukudu 35 – 49 EC Comets
KD Stars 47 – 49 KD Queens
Crinums 57 – 39 Aloe
Sunbirds 41 – 52 Tornadoes
Fireballs 53 – 48 Jaguars
Results day 10 on Sunday May 5, 2024 (end of Power Week 1)
08:00 Lilies 44 – 49 KD Queens
10:00 EG Comets 51 – 43 Sonoblomo
12:00 Diamonds 36 – 55 KD Stars
14:00 Tshukudu 46 – 62 Tornadoes
Day 11 results on Friday, June 31, 2024 (Power Week 2 begins)
EC Comets 48 – 44 KD Stars
Jaguars 78 – 44 Baobabs
Tornadoes 56 – 35 Lilies
Crinums 53 – 43 Aloe
Fireballs 58 – 43 Flames
Day 12 Results on Saturday June 1, 2024
Diamonds 47 – 51 Comets
Sonoblomo 41 – 42 Sunbirds
Flames 52 – 54 Aloe
KD Queens 39 – 45 Tshukudu
Fireballs 51 – 53 Jaguars
Crinums 51 – 43 stitches
Day 13 Results on Sunday June 2, 2024
Sonoblomo 40 – 38 Lilies
EG Comets 47 – 33 KD Queens
Tshukudu 49 – 50 KD stars
Sunbirds 54 – 48 Diamonds
Stitches 74 – 36 Baobabs
Aloes 41 – 59 Jaguars
Day 14 Results on Monday June 3, 2024
KD Queens 54 – 47 Diamonds
Sunbirds 46 – 51 Comets
Tshukudu 57 – 38 Sonoblomo
KD Stars 41 – 37 Tornadoes
Stitches 46 – 38 Flames
Baobabs 25 – 65 Crinums
Day 15 Results on Tuesday June 4, 2024
Lilies 28 – 47 KD stars
Tornadoes 50 – 41 Tshukudu
Sonoblomo 38 – 40 Comets
Jaguars 59 – 41 Flames
Aloe 41 – 65 Fireballs
Day 16 Results on Wednesday June 5, 2024 (End of Powerweek 2)
Tornadoes 50 – 40 diamonds
Tshukudu 49 – 43 Lilies
KD Stars 53 – 43 Sonoblomo
Aloe 49 – 60 stitches
KD Queens 43 – 58 Sunbirds
Baobabs 43 – 52 Flames
Results day 17 on Thursday June 13, 2024 (Power Week 3 starts)
Sonoblomo 54 – 35 KD Queens
Lilies 53 – 58 Diamonds
Comets 52 – 39 Tornadoes
KD Stars 54 – 31 Sunbirds
Stitches 46 – 66 Jaguars
Fireballs 49 – 47 Crinums
Day 18 Results on Friday June 14, 2024
KD Queens 42-42 Lilies
Tshukudu 44-45 Comets
Diamonds 47-53 Sonoblomo
Sunbirds 40-62 Tornadoes
Crinums 54-33 Flames
Baobabs 31-72 Fireballs
Original copy: Netball SA, edited by gsport
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