Wales struggles against New Zealand in netball match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Wales faced New Zealand in a netball match on July 29, suffering a 65-37 defeat. At halftime, Wales was behind 36-15, as goalkeeper Leah Middleton gave up nine penalties. A substitution in the third quarter saw Zoe Matthewman and Poppy-Marie Tydeman enter the game, which helped Wales to momentarily rally, scoring four consecutive goals. However, New Zealand maintained control, leading 51-25 at the end of the quarter. New Zealand's Catherine Hall left the match on a wheelchair due to a knee injury. Wales will play against Jamaica in their final group match on Thursday.
- •Wales lost to New Zealand 65-37 in their ongoing campaign.
- •Wales trailed 36-15 at halftime due to penalties.
- •Zoe Matthewman made her 25th appearance for Wales.
- •Wales scored four unanswered goals in the third quarter.
- •Catherine Hall of New Zealand left the match on a wheelchair.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Wales overpowered by dominant New Zealand
"Wales suffered a third defeat of their campaign in a 65-37 loss against a dominant New Zealand. At half-time, Wales trailed 36-15 with goalkeeper Leah Middleton conceding nine penalties in the opening half. Zoe Matthewman was brought on to make her 25th appearance for the Welsh Feathers for the third quarter alongside wing defence Poppy-Marie Tydeman and the changes had the desired effect.
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