Tongan Tala qualify for netball World Cup finals for first time Featured
The Tongan Tala after their fantastic effort in Suva
23 July 2022. Tonga have qualified for next year's Netball World Cup in South Africa after their 70 goals to 43 victory over the Cook Islands in Suva.
It's the first time Tonga have ever qualified for the global tournament.
Tonga had a slightly slower start than usual, leading 16-11 at the first break in comparison to the previous two days where they led by 24 and 12 at the first quarter breaks.
However, the team showed in the second quarter their star quality when they went on a goal scoring run, to ensure they led by 12 at half-time.
Tonga then went on to win the match by 27, thanks to a strong second-half display.
The Tala end the Oceania Qualifying competition unbeaten with four victories and top of the table.
Photo: Netball Fiji
- RNZI
