UP and coming netball nation Uganda has shaken up the World Cup competition with a dominant 17-goal (73-56) win over Wales.

Wales was right in the contest in the first term, only down by three goals, but Uganda’s 100 per cent shooting was tough for the Welsh defenders to combat.

The She Cranes’ overall shooting was exceptional, only missing four goals for the whole match. Similarly down the other end, Georgia Rowe continued on her merry way as Wales’ most dominant shooter, converting 53 goals for the game and only missing one major at the end of the third term.

It was goal-for-goal in the first period, but a quick three-goal run to Uganda sparked the victors’ handy lead, which was not relented. The She Cranes did not fall behind at any point in the match, proving dominant from the first whistle.

Mary Cholhok (42 goals) continued her hot form, shooting most of Uganda’s goals being a strong and tall target at the post. She was also able to get on the move and provide as a pressure release in the attack end.

Much of the Feathers’ focus revolved around figuring out how to stop the ball getting to Cholhok, but the Ugandans were too slick in their attacking play were able to feed into her from circle edge and the transverse line.

The Welsh needed to try and win ball back earlier in the midcourt to prevent the ball from getting into Cholock, but that was proven to be a difficult challenge to face.

Uganda continued to push and push during the second and third terms, extending their lead to the game high of 17 heading into the last break.

Wales continued to get the ball into its shooting circle and score, but just not enough, with Rowe shooting all bar three of Wales’ goals for the game.

The Ugandan defensive line was too good and shut off Phillipa Yarranton as an open in the shooting circle, resulting in her becoming a third feeder rather than another scorer.

Bethan Dyke had a huge day in the midcourt for Wales with 41 feeds and 24 goal assists, sharing the load quite well with Yarranton who accumulated 22 feeds and 18 goal assists herself.

Uganda had a really clean game with only 10 turnovers, as the international standard is 20 for a game. Wales also gave away too many penalties, giving some easy shots under the post, allowing the She Cranes to get multiple three goal runs in the third term, where they were the most impressive taking that quarter 14 – 22.

The fourth quarter could not be split either way with each side scoring 15 goals, denying Uganda a 20-plus goal victory by what seemed obtainable in the last break. But it was the She Cranes who kept on ticking over the scoreboard ever so slightly and maintained their finals chances with the win over Wales.

Zimbabwe (64) defeated Singapore (40)

Zimbabwe made it two wins in a row with a dominant showing against Singapore, gaining ascendancy in every quarter.

Near perfect shooting by the Gems saw them continue their push as an up and coming nation that other sides should keep an eye on.

It was a masterclass performance by Elizabeth Mushore, racking up eight rebounds and four deflections, where Nalani Makunde (47) and Nicole Muzanenamo (21) were rewarding Kwangwa for her efforts.

It was no easy route though, with Jamie Lim picking off the ball left, right, and centre with four intercepts and four deflections.

It was the defensive pressure of Singapore overall that allowed her to go for those balls which unfortunately was difficult to get in their goal circle and finish off thee hard work with a 72 percent shooting percentage.