Tigers netball teams in good form

TIGERS Netball Club had a field day on the netball courts Saturday when both their First and Second Division teams caused major upsets in the Khomas Netball Region League (KNRL).

Tigers’ first team handed Civics their first loss since the start of the season by beating them by 51-44. And so did their second team, who gave Black Africa their first loss by defeating them 33-30.In other matches, Black Africa’s first team had a narrow escape at the hands of Orlando Pirates when they won by a single point in a thrilling match that ended 34-33.Black Africa had to fight tooth and nail to keep Pirates’ ladies at bay, and could only manage one goal more than the determined black-and-white outfit in a nerve-racking encounter.Pirates certainly did not want to lose to Black Africa for the second time this season, and meant business when the first quarter ended five-all.Pirates put more effort into the second set, which ended in their favour at 17-13.Black Africa then regained their composure, and won the third set 24-22.But, Pirates came back stronger at the start of the last set although they had to do without the services of their reliable and consistent Lindi Goagoses, who had to be carried off on a stretcher with an injury.Pirates goal-shooter Pamela Pienaar after the match blamed referee Connie Samaria that they were robbed of valuable points.- NampaAnd so did their second team, who gave Black Africa their first loss by defeating them 33-30.In other matches, Black Africa’s first team had a narrow escape at the hands of Orlando Pirates when they won by a single point in a thrilling match that ended 34-33.Black Africa had to fight tooth and nail to keep Pirates’ ladies at bay, and could only manage one goal more than the determined black-and-white outfit in a nerve-racking encounter.Pirates certainly did not want to lose to Black Africa for the second time this season, and meant business when the first quarter ended five-all.Pirates put more effort into the second set, which ended in their favour at 17-13.Black Africa then regained their composure, and won the third set 24-22.But, Pirates came back stronger at the start of the last set although they had to do without the services of their reliable and consistent Lindi Goagoses, who had to be carried off on a stretcher with an injury.Pirates goal-shooter Pamela Pienaar after the match blamed referee Connie Samaria that they were robbed of valuable points.- Nampa