Bermuda has concluded the round-robin stage of the Battle of the Isles Netball Tournament with a commanding victory, defeating the British Virgin Islands (BVI) 47-17 to secure second place overall and a spot in the seeded semi-final round.
The win gives Bermuda an impressive 4-1 record in the tournament, with their only loss coming against the leaders, Canada.
Bermuda established an early advantage, leading 10-4 at the end of the first quarter. They tightened their grip in the second, scoring 11 goals while restricting the BVI to just five, taking a comfortable 21-9 lead into the half-time break.
The third quarter proved to be a high-scoring period for the Bermudian side, who netted 15 goals and held the BVI to just three, extending their lead to 36-12 heading into the final period. Bermuda maintained their momentum in the fourth quarter, scoring 11 goals to seal the comprehensive 47-17 victory.
Finishing second behind Canada in the round-robin standings means Bermuda advances directly to the seeded semi-final. They will play the winner of the match between the third and sixth-placed teams this Saturday at 9 PM local time, with a coveted place in the tournament final at stake.
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