The Netball World Youth Cup 2025 (NWYC2025) opened with Gibraltar taking on the Cook Islands.
Despite the Cook Islands’ experience, Gibraltar showed great spirit, with sharp, quick movements from Demi Zammit.
The Cook Islands captain, Tia Crombie, impressed with her strong holds and composure, leading her side to a confident win 29-74.
Speaking after the match Gibraltar Captain, Emma Torres, expressed their gratitude for the home crowd.
In match two Australia showed sharp vision and speed, staying light on their feet and capitalising on turnovers to control the game.
Northern Ireland put up a strong fight but couldn’t match Australia’s pace and consistency throughout the match, with Australia winning convincingly 79-15.
Match three saw Samoa take on Scotland in a fast-paced, back-and-forth contest, with both teams eager to take control.
Scotland gained momentum in the final five minutes of the first quarter, but Samoa, with nothing to lose, fought hard.
Samoa’s GA, Lataanga Holi, made a few key interceptions and helped close the gap by the end of the third quarter.
In the end, Samoa’s efforts weren’t quite enough, and they lost to Scotland by just two goals, 49-51.
Success continued for the Europe region, as Wales then went on to secure a 58–40 victory over Tonga.
Wales’ defensive unit stood out, making crucial interceptions and keeping Tonga under pressure throughout the game.
Tonga showed great spirit and resilience, but they struggled to match Wales’ pace and precision, especially in the latter stages of the match.
South Africa got off to a strong start against Barbados, using quick movements and tight defense to take control early.
The Baby SPAR Proteas’ shooters worked the circle effectively, supported by great triangles made by the attacking unit, allowing them to pull away.
Barbados responded with short, sharp passes, but couldn’t match South Africa’s pace and precision, as South Africa went on to secure a convincing 102-27 win.
In the final game of the day, Fiji edged out Trinidad & Tobago in a tightly contested match, winning 53–40.
Both teams displayed excellent through court play, with Fiji’s strong defense keeping Trinidad & Tobago under pressure.
Trinidad & Tobago remained determined throughout, refusing to give up the fight, but Fiji’s consistent attacking and strong, vocal leadership on the court ensured they maintained control and secured the win.
To catch up on all today’s games head to NetballPass or the Netball World Cup YouTube channel.
To view day two’s fixtures, click here.