Muted Proteas finish disappointing sixth at Netball World Cup after bitter Uganda loss | LynnButler Sport24news
The Proteas could not end their Netball World Cup campaign on a high as they lost to a spirited Uganda team in the fifth-sixth playoff at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday.At a vocal and vibrant CTICC, the Proteas struggled to catch up against a fiery opposition outfit as they lostThe hosts started on the wrong foot with a shaky first quarter, where Uganda dominated possession, laying down a marker for the rest of the match.
Mary Cholhok and Shadiah Nassanga in particular were prominent for the She-cranes, who kept getting passes through the usually solid South African defense.Another demanding quarter saw the Proteas at least claw their way back to level proceedings at half-time at 23-all.In fact, it became a somewhat messy period, leading to South Africa losing the initiative again in trailing 37-39.
Trailing by two, the Proteas couldn't find a way to make up to make the deficit as the Ugandans kept their heads and shape, condemning the hosts to a disappointing sixth-place finish.Last Updated
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