THE Scottish Thistles continued their impressive form in the Celtic Cup, securing a hard fought victory over the Northern Ireland Warriors on Day 4 of the tournament at the Emirates Arena.
Score breakdown: Qtr 1 NI 12 Scot 16
Qtr 2 NI 22 Scot 31
Qtr 3 NI 31 Scot 47
Final score NI 43 Scot 60
The Thistles demonstrated their growing strength, adding to a tournament that began with a commanding win over 6th-ranked Wales and a narrow loss to 7th-ranked Uganda yesterday.
These performances follow their recent test series against the world’s number two side, the Silver Ferns, highlighting their upward trajectory.
For the NI Warriors, this result further highlights the progress and resilience shown throughout the competition.
Despite being yet to record a win, the youthful squad continues to gain invaluable experience against elite opposition, displaying passion and determination that promises a bright future for Northern Ireland netball.
The match also marked a historic milestone for Caroline O’Hanlon, who earned her 130th cap for Northern Ireland – a unique achievement in the sport.
Her commitment and leadership make her an inspirational figure for teammates and aspiring netballers across the country.
NI Warriors Head Coach Sheonah Forbes, reflected on the performance, saying: “I’m incredibly proud of the effort and fight the team showed today. We’re learning and growing with every match, and the progress is clear.
“Caroline’s 130th cap is a phenomenal achievement and a testament to her dedication and influence on this squad. Tomorrow is another opportunity to build and finish strong against Namibia.”
The Celtic Cup concludes tomorrow (Sunday), with the NI Warriors set to face the Namibia Desert Jewels at 12:30pm. Fans can secure tickets via Fanbase, and the match will be streamed live on Netball Pass.
