New Zealand steal it to reach netball final

New Zealand steal it to reach netball final

New Zealand have beaten England 35-34 in the netball semi-final after a dramatic conclusion saw the Kiwis score the winning point with seconds left on the clock.

England led with 34-31 with around five minutes of the final quarter remaining, but the Kiwis fought back to level it up.

As the match crept towards its conclusion, New Zealand stole it with Marai Tutaia scoring the winning point with two seconds remaining.

A dejected England were left devastated by the result with a number of players in tears after the final whistle.

The Kiwis will now meet either Australia or Jamaica on Sunday.

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