Netball

Baby Pearls secure second win at Youth World Cup

September 22, 2025 12:32 pm

[Photo Credit: Netball Fiji]

The Fiji national U-21 netball team, the Baby Pearls, have secured their second consecutive win at the Netball World Youth Cup, overpowering Barbados with a convincing 66-34 win.

The win shows the team’s strong performance and tactical discipline as they build crucial momentum in the tournament.

The Baby Pearls led from the start, finishing the first quarter with a solid 19-9 lead.

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They continued to dominate the court, heading into halftime with a comfortable 34-21 advantage.

The team’s strong attacking play and relentless defense proved too much for the Barbados side, as Fiji extended its lead to 52-28 by the end of the third quarter before closing out the match 66-34.

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