Netball: Singapore comeback runs out of time against Scotland in Nations Cup loss

Story by Chan Hui Mui/Red Sports. Photos by Vanessa Lim/Red Sports

Toa Payoh Sports Hall, Saturday, December 11, 2010 — Singapore almost came back in the last quarter but eventually went down 37-43 to Scotland in the Nations Cup.

The first quarter saw a slow start to the game. Both teams could not find their momentum and were committing unforced errors. Wild passes from both teams further exacerbated the situation. However, Scotland’s tighter defence helped them to take a 12–7 lead to enter the second quarter.

The trailing Singapore team contested harder to gain as many possessions as possible and their hard work paid off as they arrowed the deficit to three goals. However, this was the nearest they would get in the quarter as unforced errors crept back into their play to leave them trailing 16-25.

In the last quarter, Singapore made some changes to their lineup and capitalized on the speed of the younger players to narrow the deficit to four points with slightly more than one minute to go.

However, Singapore ran out of time and lost 37-43.

Singapore’s coach, Kate Carpenter, rued the missed opportunities.

“Our defence was strong. However, we did not capitalize many of the opportunities. In the second half, the team lifted the game and changed the momentum of the game. Li Huilin aided this. This is one of the best matches that I have ever seen her play. It was a fantastic comeback (in the last quarter). That lineup seemed to gel together nicely. However, we ran out of time,” said Carpenter.

Carpenter is looking forward to the third and forth placing match.

“This is our second time meeting Tanzania in the tournament. Singapore always get better the second time we meet the same team. We want to have an incredible performance and a far better effort from the last encounter.” said Carpenter.

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