England edges South Africa to secure netball semi-final spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
England defeated South Africa 58-54 in a crucial group match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 30. After trailing 17-11 at the end of the first quarter, England rallied to maintain their perfect record of reaching the semi-finals at these games. The Vitality Roses reduced the deficit by halftime, trailing by just one goal. A strong performance in the third quarter allowed them to take the lead and hold on for the victory. England will meet New Zealand in the semi-finals on August 1.
- •England beats South Africa 58-54 in Glasgow
- •England trailed 17-11 after the first quarter
- •The Vitality Roses face New Zealand in semi-finals
- •England aims for their first medal on home soil
- •Match scheduled for August 1
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis
- 10:11 PMBBC Sport — England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis
"England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.
"England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.
"England fought back to beat South Africa 58-54 to reach the netball semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:11 PMEngland edge South Africa thriller to reach semis
England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 10:11 PMEngland edge South Africa thriller to reach semis
England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.
- Sky Sports—England fight back to reach netball semi-finals at Commonwealth Games
England fought back to beat South Africa 58-54 to reach the netball semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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