Silver Fern Maddy Gordon in action. Photo / Photosport
The Silver Ferns have dropped what shapes up as their final match of the season, going down to the Aotearoa Men's team 57-53 in Wellington.
The men's side had tested the Silver Ferns across the series, improving every game before finally getting the win – led by goal shooter Jay
Geldard and the defensive efforts of goal keeper Victor Godsmark-White.
The men's side particularly impressed in their ability to convert their turnovers into goals – an area they struggled with in the opening match. In the final game, they scored off 12 of their 17 turnovers.
It was a familiar story for the Silver Ferns in the opening quarter, who struggled with just a 70 per cent success rate in the shooting circle, while at the opposite end Geldard and goal attack Ben Smith missed just one shot each to lead the men to a three-goal lead.
The lead was extended by just one goal in the second quarter, as the Silver Ferns fought back. Their struggles at the shooting end hurt them again, however – missing five of eight shots and leaving some slick play from the midcourt unrewarded.
