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    Free State Crinums and Golden Fireballs Top the TNL Day 3 Results in Durban

    Prudence MakogeBy No Comments8 Mins Read
    Free State Crinums and Golden Fireballs Top the TNL Day 3 Results in Durban


    Day 3 of the final and concluding Power Week 3 of the 2025 Telkom Netball League featured an intense match where the Crinums triumphed over the Jaguars 55-44, continuing their championship defence at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

    The Free State Crinums secured an early lead with effective gameplay and stellar super shots, while the Gauteng Jaguars faced issues with shooting consistency, and accumulated 52 penalties.

    Crinums coach Martha Mosoahle-Sam highlighted their strong start: “The first quarter was amazing!”

    “We built a nine-goal lead, giving us a significant advantage. Our focus is on the semifinals, but we’ll prepare for the Baobabs next.”

    Crinums Coach, Martha Mosoahle-Sam

    Jaguars coach Rozanne Matthyse acknowledged the need for improvement: “We must deliver solid performances. We’re in the top four, but we need to reflect and improve for the semifinals.”

    The Golden Fireballs advanced to the semifinals with a flawless run, culminating in a 62-45 win over the North West Flames.
    The Sunbirds dominated the Comets 45-31 in a physical, fast-paced match, their accuracy in the shooting circle decisive.
    The Sunbirds dominated the Comets 45-31 in a physical, fast-paced match, their accuracy in the shooting circle decisive.

    The Jaguars will face the Aloes, while the Crinums will take on the Baobabs in their final matches before the semifinals next Friday.

    In another match that kept the masses on the edge of their seats was the match between the Golden Fireballs and North West Flame. The Fireballs advanced to the semifinals with a flawless run, culminating in a 62-45 win over the North West Flames. 

    The Fireballs showcased outstanding tactical awareness and ability, with only 12 turnovers and eight interceptions.

    Fireballs coach Dr. Elsje Jordaan expressed her pride, saying, “I’m extremely proud of my players, the way they showed relentlessness and resilience to pull themselves back under pressure. We really needed this win, and I thought our performance was brilliant.”

    In contrast, Flames coach Elsunet du Plessis reflected on his team’s performance, stating, “We had very good first three quarters…We unfortunately had too many unforced errors and did not finish off our scoring opportunities.”

    The win secures the Fireballs’ spot in the semifinals, while the Flames will now compete in the playoffs for positions 5 and 6, looking to maintain their momentum.

    Division 2

    The Sunbirds dominated the Comets 45-31 in a physical, fast-paced match. Their composure and accuracy in the shooting circle proved decisive, particularly in the second half. Despite a strong second-quarter fight from the Comets, the Sunbirds’ defence and confident shooting under pressure secured the win. 

    The Comets showed promising fight spirit, highlighting their potential despite still seeking their first win in the third and final Power Week.

    The Kingdom Stars dominated the Kingdom Queens 55-32 an exciting KZN Derby, showcasing exceptional defence and finishing.
    The Kingdom Stars dominated the Kingdom Queens 55-32 an exciting KZN Derby, showcasing exceptional defence and finishing.
    The Tornados avenged their previous loss, secured a convincing 45-35 win over North West Tshukudu to maintain their top Division 2 lead.
    The Tornados avenged their previous loss, secured a convincing 45-35 win over North West Tshukudu to maintain their top Division 2 lead.

    In an exciting KZN Derby match, the Kingdom Stars dominated the Kingdom Queens 55-32, showcasing exceptional defence and clinical finishing. The Stars’ defensive structure was rock-solid, and their circle defence created ample scoring opportunities. 

    The Stars’ dominance in the KZN Derby was evident, and they left the arena on a high note. The match highlighted key areas for improvement for the Queens, particularly in shooting percentages and capitalising on defensive efforts.

    Meanwhile, the Tornados, who currently top the log standings in Division 2, secured a convincing 45-35 win over Tshukudu, avenging their previous loss to the same team.

    According to Tornado’s coach Lucy Twani, the match was a confidence booster and an opportunity to prove their team’s strategy. “We needed to show that we can beat them,” Twani said. “By sticking to our game plan, we proved to ourselves that it works. We just need to do it repeatedly, backing each other and trusting the plan.”

    The Tornados’ 10-goal difference victory showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the semifinals. Meanwhile, it’s back to the drawing board for Coach Vivian Foko, who has one more round robin encounter against the Comets.

    The Durban ICC was electric as spectators came in numbers to support their home teams, singing and cheering on their favourite players.

    Telkom Netball League Power Week 3 Day 3 Results on Wednesday 16 July, 2025

    D2: Northern Cape Diamonds 46 -35 Limpopo Lillies
    D2: North West Tshukudu 35 – 45 Tornados
    D1: Golden Fireballs 62 – 45 North West Flames
    D2: Kingdom Queens 32 – 55 Kingdom Stars
    D2: Mpumalanga Sunbirds 45 – 31 Eastern Cape Comets
    D1: Gauteng Jaguars 44 – 55 Free State Crinums
    D2: Limpopo Lillies 34 – 61 Free State Sonoblomo

    Telkom Netball League Power Week 3 Day 2 Results on Tuesday 15 July, 2025

    D2: Eastern Cape Comets 45 – 50 Kingdom Queens
    D2: Limpopo Lillies 21 – 71 Kingdom Stars
    D2: Mpumalanga Sunbirds 49 – 35 Northern Cape Diamonds
    D1: North West Flames 51 – 63 Gauteng Jaguars
    D1: Southern Stings 76 – 44 Limpopo Baobabs
    D2: Kingdom Queens 42 – 45 North West Tshukudu
    D2: Free State Sonoblomo 41 – 52 Eastern Cape Comets

    Telkom Netball League Power Week 3 Day 1 Results on Monday 14 July, 2025

    D2: Kingdom Queens 41 – 42 Tornados
    D2: Free State Sonoblomo 53 – 54 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
    D2: Northern Cape Diamonds 37 – 43 North West Tshukudu
    D2: Kingdom Stars 54 – 29 Eastern Cape Comets
    D1: Golden Fireballs 64 – 40 Eastern Cape Aloes
    D2: Tornados 57 – 37 Limpopo Lillies
    D1: Southern Stings 44 – 53 Free State Crinums

    Telkom Netball League Power Week 3 Day 3 Fixtures on Thursday 17 July, 2025

    07:00 – D2: Eastern Cape Comets vs North West Tshukudu
    09:00 – D2: Free State Sonoblomo vs Kingdom Queens
    11:00 – D1: Free State Crinums vs Limpopo Baobabs
    13:00 – D1: Southern Stings vs Golden Fireballs
    15:00 – D1: Gauteng Jaguars vs Eastern Cape Aloes
    17:00 – D2: Kingdom Stars vs Mpumalanga Sunbirds
    19:00 – D2: Northern Cape Diamonds vs Tornados

    Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 Wrap on 18 June, 2025

    Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 Wrap on 5 May, 2025

    Original Copy: Netball South Africa, with editing by gsport

    Main Photo Caption: The Free State Crinums triumphed over the Jaguars 55-44 in a fierce Telkom Netball League Day 3 contest, continuing their championship defence at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

    Photo 2 Caption: The Golden Fireballs advanced to the semifinals with a flawless run, culminating in a 62-45 win over the North West Flames.

    Photo 3 Caption: The Sunbirds dominated the Comets 45-31 in a physical, fast-paced match, their accuracy in the shooting circle decisive.

    Photo 4 Caption: The Kingdom Stars dominated the Kingdom Queens 55-32 an exciting KZN Derby, showcasing exceptional defence and finishing.

    Photo 5 Caption: The Tornados avenged their previous loss, secured a convincing 45-35 win over North West Tshukudu to maintain their top Division 2 lead.



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