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Northern Ireland lose on netball debut

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Northern Ireland's netball team lose their first ever match at the Commonwealth Games 71-50 to Malawi.

Northern Ireland have been beaten in their first ever netball match at a Commonwealth Games, losing 71-50 to Malawi.

The African side, who are ranked fifth in the world, led by just four points at the end of the first quarter, but powered ahead in the second, outscoring their opponents 21-8.

Noleen Lennon of Northern Ireland secures posession during the Preliminary Round Group A match between Malawai and Northern Ireland at SECC Precinct during day one of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 24, 2014© Getty Images

Goal shooter Mwia Kumwenda led the scoring for Malawi, making 44 of her 47 shots, while goal attack Sindi Simtowe made all 21 of her efforts.

Northern Ireland finished strongly, winning the fourth quarter 16-15 thanks to some late shots from Lisa Somerville, but were too far behind to make a comeback.

Northern Ireland will be in action again tomorrow against Jamaica.

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