Monday night, inside the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston/St. Andrew, the Sunshine Girls triumphed over the England Vitality Roses 50-49 in the third match of the Vitality Netball Horizon Series.
With a narrow lead of 27-23 at halftime, Jamaica faced a fierce comeback from the Roses in the third quarter.
The intense final moments saw both teams tied at 49-49, with just seconds remaining on the clock. In a heart-stopping finish, Jamaica’s Shanice Beckford delivered a stunning buzzer-beater to seal the victory, much to the delight of the home crowd.
See the starting 11 for the Sunshine Girls below:
This win ties the series at one draw and one win for each team, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday. The Vitality Roses had taken the lead 1-0 after their victory in the opening two matches at the O2 Arena in Manchester last week.
With the Rhone Hornsby Trophy on the line, the final match of the series is set to take place tonight at 7 pm, promising more drama and excitement.
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