A Sophie Garbin goal in the final 30 seconds of the game helped put an end to a Fever scoring spree and secure the Vixens their sixth grand final berth.
The Melbourne Vixens are into their sixth Super Netball grand final after surviving a massive late rally to beat West Coast Fever in a thrilling preliminary final.
Sophie Garbin’s goal in the final 30 seconds ended the Vixens’ scoreless rut and forged an unassailable three-goal lead, with the clock against the visitors. Melbourne will confront reigning premiers Adelaide Thunderbirds in next Saturday’s grand final at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.The Vixens’ 20-14 third quarter proved pivotal, the home side’s attacking pair Kiera Austin and Garbin shooting at 100 per cent for the term.
“After a game like we had against the Thunderbirds , that was a massive opportunity to waste and probably embarrassing for us to play a game like that.Getty ImagesWith Alice Teague-Neeld and captain Jess Antiss prominent through the middle, West Coast stormed out of the blocks, moving ahead 3-0 and 10-5, before the Vixens rallied late in the term with a succession of two-pointers.The margin remained one goal at halftime with neither side able to forge clear in the second period.
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