Diamonds beat Silver Ferns

Created on October 21, 2015

The Australian Diamonds have won the first match of the Constellation Cup with a 50-44 win against New Zealand.

The game was held in Christchurch and is the first of the 4 tests in the Constellation series.

Although the Silver Ferns started well, the experience of the Australian team showed int he middle part of the game.

Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu said she was satisfied with the performance of several of her young players, shooter Bailey Mes in particular.

The next game of the cup will take place in Auckland on Thursday, and the final two games of the tournament will be played across the Tasman.