Surrey Storm clinched a thrilling 58-55 victory against the LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons in a gripping game that saw the two teams battling for a higher spot in the league standings. The match took place at House of Sport in Cardiff in front of a passionate crowd, with both sides eager to secure a win.
The first quarter was an intense affair, with Cardiff Dragons taking the lead thanks to Georgia Rowe’s impressive shooting at 94%. Surrey Storm found it difficult to penetrate the Dragons’ defense and ended the quarter trailing 12-16.
However, Storm came out stronger in the second quarter and started to dominate the game. The halftime score was 30-28 in favour of Surrey Storm.
The third quarter saw both teams playing with intensity and passion, with neither side able to pull away. However, Surrey Storm managed to increase their lead to 44-40 by the end of the quarter, thanks to some defensive work by their players.
In the final quarter, the LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons fought back hard, putting pressure on Surrey Storm and closing the gap to just two points. However, Storm held their nerve and managed to hold off the Dragons’ late comeback to secure a 58-55 victory.
The upcoming round 11 match of the Netball Super League features a highly anticipated showdown between the LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons and their Celtic rivals, Strathclyde Sirens. Netball fans can expect an intense and thrilling battle between these two teams, as they compete for a chance to climb up the league table.
A victory for Dragons in this match could see them rise back up to fifth place, which would be a significant achievement for the team. With both sides boasting talented players and a hunger for success, this match is sure to be a highlight of the season.
