PacificAus Sports Netball Series

Samoa finishes fifth in PacificAUS Sports Netball Series

The team won the 5th and 6th place play-offs 59-51 against Kenya.

The team had a strong start in the game leading 16-11 in the first quarter, before they stretched their lead 33-19 in the second quarter.

Samoa continued their lead 44-37 in the third quarter.

Out of the six games they played, Samoa lost a two games to Malawi 57-39 and to Tonga 53-79 at the event in the Gold Coast, Australia. 

     

Samoa’s Tifamoana side ready for PacificAus Sports Netball series

The tournament will be held at Queensland Gold Coast.

The netball side has named its 15-member squad for the competition, and they will be playing against Papua New Guinea in their first game on Monday, April 24.

Samoa will then be facing Fiji before they take on Malawi in their last pool game.

The team is in Pool A alongside Malawi, Fiji and PNG. Pool B to feature teams from Tonga, Zambia, Singapore and Kenya.

 

Samoa Netball side:

 

1. Abigail Latu – Meafou

2. Ariana Luamanu

3. Armani Apelu

4. Bryah Gafa