New Zealand clinches Constellation Cup series against Australia
New Zealand beat Australia 52-49 on Sunday to win the Constellation Cup series 3-0.
New Zealand claimed the Constellation Cup on Sunday with a thrilling 52-49 comeback win over Australia in Sydney. The Kiwis trailed by as much as five goals late in the third term.
The Kiwis scored the first seven goals of the final quarter to snatch the series. Australia is now one loss away from surrendering its world number one ranking to New Zealand.
Kate Moloney, Australia's vice-captain, returned for the final five minutes despite dislocating a finger and suffering a split already held together by 12 stitches. The Diamonds had already played without Matilda Garrett (concussion) and Jamie-Lee Price (calf injury).
Game four heads to Melbourne on Wednesday night with only pride on the line for the Diamonds.
- 52-49
- Final score
- 3-0
- Kiwi series lead
- 7
- Consecutive final quarter goals by New
- 12
- Stitches in Moloney's hand
Why it mattersAustralia's number one ranking is under genuine threat if New Zealand wins one more game this week.
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