A bittersweet second hit the Diamonds seconds after the successful purpose within the Constellation Cup, with Sunday Aryang taking place with a critical damage on Wednesday night time.
Going into sport 4, the Diamonds led New Zealand 2-1 within the sequence, with the Silver Ferns ending 62-57 winners at full-time.
That outcome compelled extra-time and scores have been stage at 11-11 with six seconds on the clock because the Diamonds expertly wound down the clock by passing the ball round earlier than Sophie Garbin netted a purpose.
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The Silver Ferns shortly restarted with a Hail Mary move despatched to New Zealand star Grace Nweke, who was dominated to have dedicated a contact infringement on Aryang.
Objective defence Aryang hit the ground along with her knee twisted up awkwardly because the Australians celebrated the outcome.
Sunday Aryang receives medical assist. Getty
These celebrations shortly turned to concern with Aryang on the court docket in tears.
Scans on Thursday confirmed Aryang suffered a ruptured ACL in her proper knee.
“It’s such tough information for Sunday, who’s such an vital particular person and participant inside our Diamonds setting,” Australia coach Stacey Marinkovich stated.
“She’s a valued member of our group, and we’ll assist her each step of the best way by means of her restoration. We all know with the assist community round her, Sunday will rally and be again stronger than ever.”
