01 August 2022 | More Sports

Uganda 62 – 28 Trinidad & Tobago

The Uganda Netball She Cranes were finally successful at the 2022 Commonwealth Games when they upstaged Trinidad & Tobago to register their first victory at the events.

Uganda had initially lost to the world champions, New Zealand 53 - 40 despite winning the third quarter 11 – 8, New Zealand staying ahead 39 – 29 at the third quarter break.

Day 3 required Uganda to make a strong start to the match and the team did exactly that. Uganda raced into a 13-6 lead at the first quarter break.

Trinidad & Tobago were creating turnovers in defense, however, they could not convert these into goals.

For Uganda, Mary Cholhok always presented an option in the shooting circle, scoring 20/22. At half-time, the score was Uganda 33 – 13 Trinidad & Tobago.

The She Cranes kept it tight within the circle and GK Nalwanja produced a brilliant flying interception midway through the quarter.

Trinidad & Tobago kept fighting however, and produced a much better display this quarter. At the third quarter break, Uganda led 47 – 22.

The impressive performance by Uganda handed head coach Fred Mugerwa's first victory with the match finishing Uganda 62 – 28 Trinidad & Tobago.

Netball She Cranes Fixtures at 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
England Vs Uganda | Tuesday 2 August 2022
Uganda Vs Northern Ireland | Wednesday 2 August 2022
Classification Match 3 | Friday 5 August 2022
Classification Match 4 | Friday 5 August 2022

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