Netball: Northern Mystics traps vital win over Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in ANZ Premiership

Mystics 53
Magic 46

The Northern Mystics bounced back after falling to a record high in the ANZ Premiership.

Stumbling at the bottom of the ladder for the first time in their history A week after a defeat against the Northern Stars, the Mystics desperately tried a comeback and found it by defeating the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 53-46.

Waving two points he needed, the Mystics moved up to fourth on the table – just two points behind Tactix Mainland in third and final playoff spot. With the playoffs in three weeks, tonight's win will be a big improvement for the north

Meanwhile, the Magic have dropped to fifth place since their promising run lost momentum following the loss of their captain Casey Kopua. injury. But with just three points between them and the Tactix, a place in the playoffs could still be on the cards.

With magic as eager to win a vital victory, the mystics struggled to gain momentum in the first quarter of the

with the exact Lenize Potgieter – who scored 100% of his shots last week – returning to the field in a threatening form, it was up to a strong Mystics defense team to limit the impact of the South African shooter. 19659003] And although the Mystics seemed to be promising to take a fast forward, the Bailey Mes shooters and Jamie Hume's hesitation under the hoop saw the visitors slide past an inflamed home.

On the field in the second quarter, Anna Harrison, captain of Mystics She was desperately looking to regain the form she had shown earlier in the season.

Harrison's stubborn defense and Tera-Maria Amani's new team kicked off a series of six goals while the Mystics He took the lead 28-24 at halftime [19659003] Dominating the third quarter, the Mystics had a decisive impact on the scoreboard, leaving the local team plenty of ground to catch up. The Magic was catching up briefly, but it was too small too late for the Mystics to keep their cool.

Tactix and Pulse Central will announce the 12th round Sunday afternoon at the last Super Sunday. at Takanini's Pulman Arena

Super Sunday will also host the Northern Challenge's final game where the Mystics will have a shot of redemption, and a chance to further improve their playoff hopes, when they face the Stars.