England have been denied by a last-second aim as Jamaica snatched an exhilarating 49-49 draw within the opening sport of the Netball Vitality Horizon Sequence.
Jamaica’s Shanice Beckford scored proper on the finish in Manchester to thwart Jess Thirlby’s facet, who had led by six objectives at half-time after Helen Housby’s long-range effort.
England have been in entrance for 3 quarters however then slipped behind within the remaining stage earlier than regaining their benefit, but they have been unable to carry on as Beckford transformed a rebound.
The Vitality Horizon Sequence consists of 4 matches, with back-to-back video games in Manchester – the second is at 2pm on Sunday – earlier than conferences in Kingston, Jamaica on November 25 and 26.
England are second on the earth rankings, behind reigning world champions Australia, and secured a notable 2-1 sequence victory in New Zealand earlier this autumn.
Jamaica had not performed in a yr earlier than returning to motion final week within the Fast5 World Sequence however impressed in Saturday’s stalemate.
England’s Eleanor Cardwell (harm) and Natalie Metcalf (pregnant) are lacking the sequence, whereas Jamaica have known as up England-born Rhea Dixon, who qualifies for the Sunshine Ladies through her grandparents.
England vs Jamaica: Horizon Sequence schedule
All instances UK and Eire
- Saturday November 16 (Manchester): England 49-49 Jamaica
- Sunday November 17 (2pm in Manchester)
- Monday November 25 (12am in Kingston, Jamaica)
- Tuesday November 26 (12am in Kingston Jamaica)
