Final
for this game
- Steel win by 10 in the end after a dominant second half against the Magic who just lost their way as the Steel got stronger, Steel hold top position on the New Zealand ladder now with 2 wins and a draw.
Apr 17 1:34 AM - SOUTHERN: 63
WAIKATO-BOP: 53
End of Regulation
Apr 17 1:34 AM - Less than a minute to go as the Steel will take the win today over the Magic. Steel will be happy with the result but the Magic will be questioning what they need to do to get on the board for 2016
Steel 63, Magic 53 4th - 15:19Apr 17 1:34 AM - Paseka with another miss, shooting at just 50 percent with 6 from 12 and the Steel are capitalising on every opportunity. Fowler-Reid calls time and comes off with Leaver into GS for the Steel
Steel 63, Magic 50 4th - 13:21Apr 17 1:32 AM - A long pass into Fowler-Reid can't be pulled in giving Magic possession, and now Fowler-Reid has been given a caution by the umpire. Magic scores two quick goals, lead is back to 10 but with 5 minutes to go is it enough?
Steel 61, Magic 49 4th - 12:03Apr 17 1:30 AM - Paseka has just gone off the shot in Q4 with only 2 from 5 scored at 40 percent.
Steel 58, Magic 45 4th - 9:14Apr 17 1:27 AM - Halpenny makes an immediate positive impact for the Magic with some great passing and a strong rebound and shot.
Steel 57, Magic 45 4th - 8:33Apr 17 1:26 AM - Harten calls time and we see Halpenny come into GA for the Magic with 8 minutes to go in Q4.
Steel 55, Magic 45 4th - 7:20Apr 17 1:25 AM - Paseka fumbles the ball and gives the turnover to the Steel, Price gets a caution from the umpire, perhaps reflecting some frustration the Magic are feeling right now as the lead goes out to 9
Steel 52, Magic 44 4th - 5:26Apr 17 1:22 AM - Steel with another defensive stop as Harten misses for the Magic. Fowler-Reid scores from under the post and it's a Steel centre pass to follow, back out to an 8 goal margin
Steel 50, Magic 41 4th - 3:04Apr 17 1:20 AM - No changes for either team for Q4. Harten scores first in Q4 and gets Magic off to a good start. Fowler-Reid replies quickly for the Steel.
Steel 47, Magic 41 4th - 1:00Apr 17 1:18 AM - Steel win Q3 17-10 taking a 7 goal lead into Q4. Steel shooting at 90 percent, Magic shooting at 76 percent. Magic with 17 turnovers, Steel with 12. Magic have first centre pass for Q4, can they pull this lead back and get their first win for 2016.
Steel 46, Magic 40 4th - 0:22Apr 17 1:17 AM - SOUTHERN: 46
WAIKATO-BOP: 39
End of 3rd
Apr 17 1:13 AM - Crampton and TP.Selby-Rickit both get a caution from the umpire. Magic defence get another turnover, but squandered in attack. Tairi wins it back for the Magic and Paseka scores, Magic centre pass to follow but Harten throws it out over the base line.
Steel 45, Magic 39 3rd - 14:28Apr 17 1:12 AM - Steel with a short pass gives possession to the Magic, they miss the shot but retain possession, Paseka misses, Harten with the rebound and finally scores. Magic centre pass to follow and they score, lead is back to 6.
Steel 44, Magic 37 3rd - 12:35Apr 17 1:10 AM - Steel have come out strong in Q3 outscoring the Magic 12-4 so far. Magic are going to have to dig deep to pull this lead back and have a chance of staying in this game
Steel 42, Magic 34 3rd - 10:03Apr 17 1:08 AM - Paseka still willing to put the shot up, but she misses and Steel get the rebound and score with their centre pass to follow, which they also score off, lead is out to 9
Steel 41, Magic 33 3rd - 9:27Apr 17 1:07 AM - Fowler-Reid with 3 consecutive goals now takes the Steel lead out to 7. Magic are really struggling to keep up with the Steel at this stage
Steel 40, Magic 32 3rd - 8:27Apr 17 1:06 AM - Jury with a great lean on the shot forces the held ball and Magic take possession, but they squander it in the mid court and the Steel score keeping their 5 goal lead in tact
Steel 37, Magic 31 3rd - 6:29Apr 17 1:03 AM - Steel taking it to the Magic early in Q3 outscoring them 6 to 1 so far. Fowler-Reid and TP.Selby-Rickit shooting 3 each
Steel 36, Magic 31 3rd - 5:43Apr 17 1:03 AM - THR.Selby-Rickit rattles the Magic attack and Steel score 4 goals in a row to start Q3.
Steel 34, Magic 30 3rd - 3:31Apr 17 1:00 AM - TP.Selby-Rickit rattles the Magic attack and Steel score 4 goals in a row to start Q3.
Steel 33, Magic 30 3rd - 3:01Apr 17 1:00 AM - THR.Selby-Rickit is in at GD and Watston off for the Steel. No changes for the Magic. Steel with the first centre pass for Q3. Fowler-Reid scores first in Q3.
Steel 33, Magic 29 3rd - 2:17Apr 17 12:59 AM - Even at 29 all at the end of Q2, both teams scored 17 in Q2. Magic shooting at 83 percent, Steel shooting at 88 percent. Fowler-Reid most accurate on court shooting 19/20. Magic with 32 penalties to Steel 28. A very even game across the board so far.
Steel 31, Magic 29 3rd - 0:50Apr 17 12:58 AM - With less than a minute to go it's Magic centre pass and they find Paseka under the post who scores. Can the Steel respond off their centre pass? They can and will end Q2 even!
Steel 30, Magic 29 3rd - 0:15Apr 17 12:57 AM - SOUTHERN: 29
WAIKATO-BOP: 29
Halftime
Apr 17 12:45 AM - TP.Selby-Rickit has scored the last 3 goals for the Steel, taking some of the pressure off Fowler-Reid.
Steel 27, Magic 28 2nd - 13:52Apr 17 12:44 AM - Last few minutes of Q2 and both teams are giving it their all. It's still even scores and both teams are applying loads of pressure in defence
Steel 26, Magic 27 2nd - 13:17Apr 17 12:43 AM - Jury and Manu'a putting all kinds of pressure onto the Steel attack. They are going for everything and getting some great tips and deflections in defence
Steel 23, Magic 23 2nd - 10:48Apr 17 12:41 AM - Fowler-Reid getting sandwiched in the circle and she seems a bit uncomfortable on her ankle
Steel 21, Magic 21 2nd - 8:49Apr 17 12:39 AM - Manu'a out hunting gets the intercept for the Magic, but the Steel respond in the mid-court and win the ball back.
Steel 20, Magic 20 2nd - 7:38Apr 17 12:37 AM - TP.Selby-Rickit with a lovely pass into Fowler-Reid under the post, who scores and keeps the game all level at 18 all.
Steel 19, Magic 19 2nd - 7:04Apr 17 12:37 AM - Both teams with errors in their attacking circles sees possession change. Steel had a chance to take their lead out to two but can't make it happen, Paseka scores again with a long range shot, followed by their centre pass and a quick goal from Harten
Steel 17, Magic 18 2nd - 5:57Apr 17 12:35 AM - Paseka showing confidence taking the long shot and sinking it. Jury gets up over Fowler-Reid for the rebound off her missed shot. Magic can't hold onto it in the mid court and the Steel don't miss this time.
Steel 16, Magic 15 2nd - 3:34Apr 17 12:33 AM - Paseka with the first goal of Q2, Fowler-Reid replies for the Steel, these teams are picking up in Q2 where they left off in Q1.
Steel 14, Magic 14 2nd - 1:14Apr 17 12:31 AM - Its all even at the end of Q1 at 12 all. Magic shooting at 80 percent and Steel shooting at 80 percent also, with both teams GS taking most of the shots. Magic with 17 penalties and Steel with 18. Magic with the first centre pass for Q2.
Steel 12, Magic 13 2nd - 0:11Apr 17 12:30 AM - SOUTHERN: 12
WAIKATO-BOP: 12
End of 1st
Apr 17 12:26 AM - Steel defence force another turnover, a good pickup by Watson. Working hard to get it down the mid court having to pass backwards to try to get through the Magic defence. Eventually find Fowler-Reid under the post and score
Steel 11, Magic 12 1st - 13:37Apr 17 12:24 AM - Steel getting held up by the Magic at every pass off their centre, a good pass into Fowler-Reid to get over the defence sees them score
Steel 10, Magic 12 1st - 13:15Apr 17 12:23 AM - Magic with two quick goals take their lead out to 4 with 4 minutes to go in Q1.
Steel 8, Magic 11 1st - 10:59Apr 17 12:21 AM - Steel force a turnover off Paseka who steps out of court and TP.Selby-Rickit scores her second goal for the game
Steel 7, Magic 8 1st - 8:55Apr 17 12:19 AM - Magic putting all kinds of pressure on the Steel centre pass and nearly force another turnover. A step by Fowler-Reid see possession go to the Magic,they bring it down court fast and Harten scores
Steel 6, Magic 8 1st - 8:16Apr 17 12:18 AM - Paseka shooing at 5/5 so far. Manu'a with a stunning intercept off the Steel centre pass which Magic score off and taking them out to a 3 goal lead
Steel 5, Magic 7 1st - 6:47Apr 17 12:17 AM - Going goal for goal early in Q1 with both teams working the ball nicely in attack
Steel 4, Magic 5 1st - 4:47Apr 17 12:15 AM - Harten with a miss to give Steel possession and Fowler-Reid scores their first goal
Steel 2, Magic 2 1st - 2:01Apr 17 12:12 AM - Jury with an early tip and turnover for the Magic and Paseka scores the first goal.
Steel 1, Magic 1 1st - 1:22Apr 17 12:11 AM - Third game of Round 3 sees the Magic take on the Steel at the Energy Events Centre. Magic seeking their first win for the season and Steel looking to build on their win and draw for the first two rounds. First centre pass to the Steel.
Steel 0, Magic 1 1st - 0:31Apr 17 12:10 AM - SOUTHERN: 0
WAIKATO-BOP: 0
1st Quarter - 0:01
Apr 17 12:10 AM
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