The Spar Baby Proteas continued their upward trajectory and winning streak as they thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 105-15 in their second World Netball Youth Cup Pool D match at the Tercentury Sports Hall & Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Monday, 22 September, 2025.
Coach Precious Mthembu made one change in her defensive circle from the team that played the winning opening match just three days ago against Barbados. The Baby Proteas came into their second match against Trinidad and Tobago boasting a high confidence following their opening match win.
“I am really proud of the team; they really showed character. They were very consistent, defensively we held Trinidad under 20 goals.”
Spar Baby Proteas Head Coach, Precious Mthembu
Mthembu’s charges did not look like a team that was about to slow down as they started like a house on fire – they displayed sheer dominance in the first quarter, piling pressure on Trinidad and Tobago, restricting them to scoring only three goals against South Africa’s 26 after 15 minutes.
With South Africa in full control in the second quarter, Coach Mthembu made wholesome changes to the team and brought some fresh pair of legs into the game. The Baby Proteas defensive circle was so tight that they only conceded four goals while on the opposite side, the attacking was very ruthless with their scoring.
At the end of the first half, SA enjoyed a 50-7 lead.
South Africa tightened their defence and made sure that their opponents do not score a single goal in the third quarter and they put 27 past them going into the final quarter leading 77-7.
At the end, it was the Baby Proteas who finished the match victorious with 105 –15 recorded on the board. This is their second match where they win with more than 100 goals.
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“Our aim was not to score 100 goals; we were all about winning and what you saw on the board today took care of itself,” reflects Coach Mthembu.
“While the confidence is high, we need to make sure that we maintain this level and be humbled in the process. I think here and there we had moments of relapse, and any strong opponent would punish us. These are some of the things we need to continue working on.”
South Africa’s next match will be up against fellow African arch-rivals Malawi on Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 at 17:00 (CAT).
The 2025 Netball World Youth Cup can be watched free live & on demand on Livestream on NetballPass and available through the World Netball World Cup YouTube channel.
Pool D Fixtures and Results at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup
Sat 20 Sept: South Africa 102-27 Barbados
Mon 22 Sept: South Africa 105-15 Trinidad & Tobago
Tue 23 Sept – 17h00: South Africa vs Malawi
Wed 25 Sept – 19h00: South Africa vs Fiji
South Africa 105-15 Trinidad and Tobago Quarter Score Breakdown
Q1 – South Africa 26-3 Trinidad and Tobago
Q2 – South Africa 50-7 Trinidad and Tobago
Q3 – South Africa 77-7 Trinidad and Tobago
Q4 – South Africa 105-15 Trinidad and Tobago
South Africa Starting XII
GS – Giada Prinsloo
GA – Luané Smith
WA – Karla Victor
C – Kyla Dames
WD – Phophi Nematangari (c)
GK – Luca Keun
GD – Zahrah Noah
Substitutes
Renezia Andrews
Ametisse Bandu
Mbali Diphoko
Bianca Lubbe
Kiara van Eeden
Original Copy: Netball South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Goal Shooter Bianca Lubbe controls the ball in the circle during South Africa’s 105-15 win over Trinidad and Tobago at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, on Monday, 22 September 2025. All Photos: Netball World Cup
Photo 2 Caption: Goal Attack Luané Smith looks for passing options during South Africa’s dominant win over Trinidad and Tobago.
Photo 3 Caption: Goal Shooter Bianca Lubbe controls the ball. The Baby Proteas remain unbeaten in their pool, and next face Malawi on Tuesday evening.
