Jamaica maintain their dominance over Caribbean netball defeating Trinidad and Tobago 53-32 at the Arnos Vale Complex this evening. The world's number four team lead all the intervals 18-7, 28-16 and 42-25 in a very physical encounter. Simone Forbes was the difference between the teams. She totally dominated the Jamaica's attack and none of Trinidad's defences provided her with any major challenge. She finished her tour scoring 27 of 30. Jamaica tried three shooters Crystal Gordon who started netted 20 of 28, Vanessa Walker scored 3 of 4 and Christina Solmon made 3 of 3. For Trinidad Anastascia Wilson shot 27 of 33 while Joelisa Cooper netted 5 of 10.
Third place in the competition went to Barbados who barely turn up against Canada. The Bajan did just enough to defeat the persistent Canadians 59-44. Barbados led all the intervals 15-9, 32-18, and 48-31. Barbados used three shooters Laurel Browne scored 23 of 26, Lydia Bishop who started scored 18 of 19 and reserve Nikita Piggott netted 18 of 21.
The upset of the evening came when St. Lucia defeated home team St. Vincent and the
Grenadines 40-38. St. Lucia led the first quarter 15-8, but St. Vincent came back 23-22 at half time. St. Lucia took over 32- 30 and held on for the nail bitting two gaol victory.
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