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The Firebirds have continued their winning streak and beaten the Thunderbirds by 11 goals.

May 21 11:40 PM

ADELAIDE: 51
QUEENSLAND: 62
End of Regulation

May 21 11:40 PM

Kate Shimmin retakes her position at GD.

Thunderbirds 49, Firebirds 60  4th - 12:15May 21 11:37 PM

Geitz gets hand on the ball in the rebounding competition and Ravaillion is able to pick up the ball. Fast movement down the court and the Firebirds convert. They have put their foot on the accelerator again and lead by 12 goals.

Thunderbirds 48, Firebirds 60  4th - 11:57May 21 11:37 PM

Sarah Klau is trying to get into the game quickly as the Thunderbirds keep the pressure on. Tippett attempts another layup that misses. Aiken is able to rebound the ball and convert.

Thunderbirds 47, Firebirds 57  4th - 10:07May 21 11:35 PM

Kate Shimmin has to leave the court after a collision with Aiken. Very unfortunate for the Thunderbirds as she was proving to make life difficult for the Firebirds attack.

Thunderbirds 47, Firebirds 54  4th - 8:14May 21 11:33 PM

Erin Bell backs herself and puts up a long shot from the top of the circle. She converts.

Thunderbirds 45, Firebirds 52  4th - 6:25May 21 11:31 PM

A bad ball into Aiken and the Thunderbirds get the throw in.

Thunderbirds 44, Firebirds 51  4th - 5:27May 21 11:30 PM

A high ball coming into the Thunderbirds shooting circle sees Geitz take Bell out. A quick recovery by both of them and Bell is able to get the goal.

Thunderbirds 42, Firebirds 49  4th - 4:03May 21 11:28 PM

The Thunderbirds play patiently after an offensive contact call against Tippett.

Thunderbirds 40, Firebirds 48  4th - 2:58May 21 11:27 PM

Geitz comes back on in GK. Cassidy goes to WA, Nevins goes to the bench and Ravillion comes back into C. Enough pressure was put on the Firebirds in the third quarter for them to put the pressure players back on the court.

Thunderbirds 40, Firebirds 47  4th - 2:23May 21 11:26 PM

Adelaide Thunderbirds have managed to win the quarter 14-16. They still trail the Firebirds by 8 goals at the three quarter time break.

Thunderbirds 39, Firebirds 46  4th - 0:18May 21 11:24 PM

ADELAIDE: 38
QUEENSLAND: 46
End of 3rd

May 21 11:20 PM

The Thunderbirds are certainly keeping the Firebirds on their toes. The lead to the Firebirds is only 6. Pullman has managed to pull in the rebound to give the Thunderbirds another chance. A bad ball into Borrego results in a turnover by the Firebirds.

Thunderbirds 37, Firebirds 44  3rd - 13:23May 21 11:18 PM

Tippett misses a longer shot and Aiken is called for the contact in the rebounding competition. Erin Bell converts off the turnover and the Thunderbirds are able to reduce the Firebirds lead to 7.

Thunderbirds 33, Firebirds 40  3rd - 8:45May 21 11:13 PM

Nevins gets her fingertips on the ball to see it roll into space. She is able to chase it down and the Firebirds convert off the turnover.

Thunderbirds 32, Firebirds 39  3rd - 8:12May 21 11:13 PM

Fast ball movement by the Thunderbirds catches the Firebirds defence out and Borrego is able to score.

Thunderbirds 30, Firebirds 38  3rd - 6:11May 21 11:11 PM

The Firebirds start the third quarter a little scrappy and have had 2 offside calls in a row now.

Thunderbirds 28, Firebirds 36  3rd - 4:44May 21 11:09 PM

The Thunderbirds keep their lineup as per the starting 7.

Thunderbirds 24, Firebirds 35  3rd - 1:45May 21 11:06 PM

Laura Geitz and Kim Ravillion get to take a break at the start of the third quarter. Mahalia Cassidy and Laura Clemesha get a run for the Firebirds.

Thunderbirds 23, Firebirds 34  3rd - 0:56May 21 11:05 PM

After taking a 5 goal lead into quarter time the Firebirds have kept the pressure on to increase the lead to 10 goals at halftime.

Thunderbirds 22, Firebirds 33  3rd - 0:25May 21 11:05 PM

ADELAIDE: 22
QUEENSLAND: 32
Halftime

May 21 10:52 PM

Caitlyn Nevins and Romelda Aiken are called for obstruction and the Thunderbirds convert to pull back the Firebirds lead to 9 goals.

Thunderbirds 21, Firebirds 32  2nd - 14:26May 21 10:51 PM

Basic errors are costing the Thunderbirds.

Thunderbirds 19, Firebirds 30  2nd - 12:31May 21 10:49 PM

Tippett attempts a layup but is called for the contact. A good win for the Thunderbirds.

Thunderbirds 18, Firebirds 30  2nd - 11:39May 21 10:48 PM

Borrego turns and forces the ball into the defender to get a contact call against her. Firebirds again convert off the opportunity. Suddenly the Firebirds have managed to take the lead out to 9 goals.

Thunderbirds 15, Firebirds 23  2nd - 6:34May 21 10:43 PM

McMeniman makes a fantastic intercept in front of Bell and Firebirds are able to convert.

Thunderbirds 14, Firebirds 22  2nd - 5:50May 21 10:43 PM

The mid court defence that the Firebirds are applying has caused some problems for the Thunderbirds. A held ball against the Thunderbirds sees the Firebirds score and increase their lead to 4 goals.

Thunderbirds 14, Firebirds 19  2nd - 4:10May 21 10:41 PM

Borrego is able to rebound off a Bell miss to reduce the Firebirds lead to 2.

Thunderbirds 14, Firebirds 18  2nd - 3:27May 21 10:40 PM

Kate Shimmin makes a fantastic block on the shot and then retrieves the ball to have the Thunderbirds score the opening 2 goals.

Thunderbirds 13, Firebirds 16  2nd - 1:51May 21 10:39 PM

Thunderbirds with the first centre pass of the second quarter.

Thunderbirds 11, Firebirds 15  2nd - 0:26May 21 10:37 PM

ADELAIDE: 10
QUEENSLAND: 15
End of 1st

May 21 10:33 PM

Erin Bell works on improving her confidence putting up a lovely long shot. The Firebirds very quickly reply. The Firebirds have managed to increase the lead to 3.

Thunderbirds 10, Firebirds 14  1st - 14:10May 21 10:32 PM

Both Thunderbirds defenders place themselves in lovely position but the height of Aiken is too much. Aiken is scoring at 100 percent.

Thunderbirds 9, Firebirds 12  1st - 13:05May 21 10:31 PM

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Thunderbirds 7, Firebirds 7  1st - 9:08May 21 10:27 PM

Samantha Poolman has had a penalty against her advanced and has been issued a caution.

Thunderbirds 6, Firebirds 6  1st - 8:09May 21 10:26 PM

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Thunderbirds 6, Firebirds 6  1st - 8:09May 21 10:26 PM

Samantha Poolman takes the front position and draws the contact from Aiken in the rebounding competition. Borrego is able to score.

Thunderbirds 5, Firebirds 5  1st - 7:11May 21 10:25 PM

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Thunderbirds 5, Firebirds 5  1st - 7:11May 21 10:25 PM

Samantha Poolman takes the front position and draws the contact from Aiken in the rebounding competition. Erin Bell is able to score.

Thunderbirds 5, Firebirds 4  1st - 6:40May 21 10:24 PM

Tippett is keeping Aiken on her toes. Some very challenging passes coming Aiken's way. This time successful.

Thunderbirds 3, Firebirds 4  1st - 5:06May 21 10:23 PM

A goal disallowed as there is a contact call against Borrego. Firebirds are able to make the turnover count and take a 2 goal lead.

Thunderbirds 2, Firebirds 3  1st - 4:01May 21 10:22 PM

Tippett is called for a contact. The Thunderbirds have an opportunity to break the centre pass and bring the scores back to level.

Thunderbirds 1, Firebirds 3  1st - 3:23May 21 10:21 PM

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Thunderbirds 1, Firebirds 2  1st - 2:49May 21 10:21 PM

Emily Beaton is caught out with a held ball in the mid court. Firebirds are first to score.

Thunderbirds 0, Firebirds 2  1st - 1:47May 21 10:19 PM

Laura Geitz charges out of the blocks for an early intercept.

Thunderbirds 0, Firebirds 1  1st - 1:14May 21 10:19 PM

ADELAIDE: 0
QUEENSLAND: 0
1st Quarter - 0:01

May 21 10:18 PM