Mixed results for Malta

Malta experienced mixed fortunes at the Netball European Championships Festival yesterday as they won their match against Gibraltar but lost the second to the strong Great Britain team at the University Sports Hall. Under the guidance of Helga Turban,...

Malta experienced mixed fortunes at the Netball European Championships Festival yesterday as they won their match against Gibraltar but lost the second to the strong Great Britain team at the University Sports Hall.

Under the guidance of Helga Turban, Malta produced a five-star performance as they trounced Gibraltar 27-9 for their second win of the tournament.

The much-awaited game between Malta and Great Britain featured high-quality netball. Malta enjoyed the better start to go 6-1 up but the British girls gained control and the lead by the third session. Great Britain dominated the fourth and last session to record a 22-16 victory.

Malta will contest the third place play-off today, starting at 2.15 p.m.

Yesterday's results: Ireland vs Sweden 28-3; Malta vs Gibraltar 27-9; Ireland vs Gibraltar 2 36-3; Great Britain vs Malta 22-16.

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