Cardiff Dragons Secure Thrilling First Win Against Birmingham Panthers in Netball Super League

Dragons' Comeback Victory

Cardiff Dragons ended their seven-game losing streak with a hard-fought 61-57 victory against Birmingham Panthers in the Netball Super League. The match, held at the Skydome Arena, saw the Dragons overcome a narrow half-time deficit to secure their first win of the season.

Key Moments

The Panthers led 34-32 at halftime and maintained a one-point advantage by the end of the third quarter. However, the Dragons rallied in the final minutes, with goal attack Phillipa Yarranton scoring crucial points, including a super shot that extended their lead. Goal shooter Georgia Rowe, who top-scored with 39 goals, sealed the victory for the Dragons.

Shooting Statistics

Despite the Panthers' marginally better shooting success rate (86% compared to the Dragons' 85%), they were outshot 67 to 55 by the visitors. Sigi Burger was the top scorer for the Panthers with 46 goals.

League Standings

With this win, the Dragons are now just four points behind the Panthers, who are in seventh place in the league.

Upcoming Fixtures

Saturday, 10 May: Loughborough Lightning vs Leeds Rhinos (18:00, BBC Red Button and iPlayer)
Sunday, 11 May: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester Thunder (16:00)
Sunday, 11 May: London Mavericks vs London Pulse (16:00)

All times are in BST.