The Tactix have sealed a spot in next week’s netball premiership grand final with a hard-fought 54-49 win over the Southern Steel in today’s elimination final in Invercargill.
Karin Burger
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Beaten finalists last year, the Tactix held a handy 11-goal lead at halftime and were well-placed to wrap up the win.
But the youthful new-look Steel, who have impressed with their attitude and ability to deliver the unexpected, rose to the occasion in the second 30 minutes.
The Tactix led 15-13 at the first break, but the Steel were undone by a poor second quarter when they could only manage five goals to the Tactix’s 14 to give the visitors a 29-18 lead at halftime.
The Cantabrians win was led by their defence end – where Karin Burger and Jane Watson were at their imperious best – and an attack line which was both efficient and accurate in feeding shooters Ellie Bird (39 from 41) and Te Paea Selby-Rickit (15 from 20).
The Steel fought back during the third stanza, showing more impetus on attack but still trailing 41-32 at the last turn.
They closed the gap to within four on a couple of occasions, but the Tactix remained calm under pressure to secure the win and make their second grand final in as many seasons.
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