Australia exacted a diabolically appropriate revenge for their Commonwealth Games loss to New Zealand last year in New Delhi with an astonishing 58-57 win over the Silver Ferns in extra time to win the world netball championship in Singapore.Goal shoot Caitlin Bassett sealed the match with the second period of extra-time just about to run out to sink the match-winning goal for a heart-stopping win.
Aitken opted for extra height in the defensive circle, Leana de Bruin matching up at the back on Diamonds shooter Catherine Cox while Silver Ferns captain Casey Williams was charged with keeping goal attack Natalie Medhurst under wraps.
Australian coach Norma Plummer sprung no surprises, testing New Zealand shooter Irene van Dyk from the first whistle with the intimidating Susan Fuhrmann, while Julie Corletto went head-to-head with Silver Ferns playmaker Maria Tutaia at goal attack and the abrasive Mo'onia Gerrard started up at wing defence.
