The Fiji Pearls beat Scotland 48-42 in their latest match at the World Netball Championships in Australia last night.

This sees the team still in hunt for at least a ninth place finish at the championship.

The Scots were not easy opponent and led 14-12 after the first quarter, before Fiji took at 26-25 lead at half-time.

Fiji widened the gap and led 39-33 at three quarter time.

Fiji, Scotland, Samoa and Trinidad and Tobago are in contention for the ninth to 12 placing.

Fiji is on a bye today and get back to action tomorrow.