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Diamonds Lament Constellation Cup Capitulation to NZ
New Zealand sealed the series after a late surge and Grace Nweke finished with 41 goals from 45 attempts.
- On Sunday, New Zealand's Silver Ferns defeated the Australian Diamonds 52-49 at Sydney's Afterpay Arena, clinching the Constellation Cup series with a game to spare.
- Despite holding a two-goal lead at three-quarter time, the Diamonds crumbled under pressure during the final period as New Zealand mounted a comeback.
- Australia conceded 145 penalties throughout the series compared to 100 for New Zealand, with Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich questioning the officiating during the physical encounter.
- New Zealand remains undefeated in 2026, marking the fourth time Australia has lost the Constellation Cup since the two nations began competing for the trophy in 2010.
- Ahead of Wednesday's final match in Melbourne, New Zealand aims for a 4-0 sweep to dethrone Australia for the world No.1 ranking.
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Diamonds lose Constellation Cup
The Australian Diamonds lose the Constellation Cup to New Zealand.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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