GLASGOW, Scotland, CMC – Barbados put out a dynamic performance to beat the Republic of Ireland 84-5 in their first game of the 2013 World Youth Netball Championships here yesterday.
The Republic of Ireland struggled to get free on the centre pass as the Bajans dominated the mid court. They made some impressive interceptions and tips that all worked to their advantage.
The athleticism of Barbados allowed them to work the ball around Ireland, and good shooting converted those efforts onto the score board.
“Everyone was able to use our attacking and defensive strategies” said a pleased Barbados Head Coach, Sandra Bruce-Small, “but in the next game I expect them to do better.”
“The next game we may be using some different combinations.”
Ireland did good short sharp passing out of defence, but it broke down in the transition to attack.
Despite their loss today, Ireland’s Head Coach Rhian Humphreys is still positive.
“We’ll take the lessons learnt from this game, build on it, and hopefully come out with a good result.”
Barbados will next play Singapore today.
