Australia misses Commonwealth Games netball gold medal match for first time after Jamaica defeat
Australia failed to reach the Commonwealth Games netball final for the first time in history, losing to Jamaica.
Australia has been eliminated from the Commonwealth Games netball tournament after losing to Jamaica in a stunning upset. The defeat marks a historic first for the Australian netball team, which has never missed a gold medal match at the Games before. The loss has prompted Australian commentators to acknowledge that other teams are rapidly closing the gap in the sport.
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‘The Kiwis are rapidly catching up’: Aussies dissect Comm Games netball shocker
Australia missed the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time in history after a stunning defeat to Jamaica.