Online Reporter
Zimpapers Sports Hub
ZIMBABWE’S select side, the Zambezi Eagles, put up a spirited fight this morning to grab their first win at the Telkom Netball League games, beating Limpopo Baobabs 56-48 at the Sun City Superbowl.
Coming from two defeats, the Eagles upped their game to secure a victory in their third match.
The guest side got off to a good start, taking a seven-goal lead in the first quarter, but allowed the Baobabs to come from behind in the second quarter and lead 29-27 going into halftime.
However, the Zambezi Eagles stepped up in the third and fourth quarters, in a closely contested game, to claim their first win at the ongoing competition.
They took the third quarter 44-37 and maintained the upper hand until the final whistle.
Lesibane Munjanji-Karaso was named Player of the Match.
Line-ups
Zambezi Eagles: Nikki Mandeya, Upenyu Muyambo, Beaulah Daure, Lesibane Munjanji-Karaso, Anifa Luya, Wadzanai Zimunya, Sharon Bwanali.
Subs: Ruvimbo Pawandiwa, Perisinevi Tabviroona, Thandiwe Mashore, Faith Mutero, Pamela Muchena.
Limpopo Baobabs: Alix Horn, Muhluri Hlatswayo, Nonkululeko Hlope, Nokwanda Khumalo, Jamie Matfield, Modjadji Ramorwalo, Nompha Raphalalani.
Subs: Masello Ledwaba, Amber Marshall, Elri Mitchell, Makgabo Mouthlana, Ndivhuwo Mphephu.
