The half-time break seemed to pay dividends for the Mystics, scoring the first goal of the half and playing with more intensity as the connection between Iversen and Nweke blossomed. The pressure from the Steel was next level with the Mystics notching up 14 turnovers for the half and forced to one side of the court with the Steel stifling their ball movement to create a five goal lead. The injection of Emma Iversen seemed to do the trick with the experienced midcourter able to spot the space and deliver, however that was short lived with the Steel making changes of their own in attack with Ellen Halpenny entering the game and providing a calming presence. Struggling to find rhythm in attack, Peta Toeava made her way to the bench with the Mystics wing attack unable to link up with Nweke and inflict her normal amount of attacking pressure. The influence of Gina Crampton through the attacking third was profound with the wing attack carving up the Mystics defence and using her quick hands to deliver bullet-like passes into McCollin. However the Steel were desperate to make an impact and cause an upset pushing back midway through the term, going on a mini four-goal scoring spree to establish a solid lead. With the pressure mounting the Mystics kicked it up a gear working hard both in attack and defence to even the scores with Nweke doing the damage at the post with consecutive goals. Phoenix Karaka stood up to the challenge with an intercept of her own as the ball ping-ponged up and down the court with neither side able to maintain any form of momentum. But the Mystics were not about to lie down with the defensive unit winning ball back but unable to capitalise with a held ball call going against them in the centre third gifting the Steel with another opportunity to push forward. Holding a narrow lead, the Steel came out with a wealth of confidence with McCollin taking everything in her stride and owning the goal circle with her innate timing along the baseline. It was a different tale for the Mystics in the goal circle with both Grace Nweke and Saviour Tui going at 100 per cent accuracy but simply struggling from a lack of supply. Goal attack, Kiana Pelasio imposed herself on the contest for the Steel with the youngster using her agility and netball smarts to keep the circle moving. Although not the most accurate start to the game, Kalifa McCollin showcased her impressive goal nous and skill inside the goal circle to create a constant option under the post and use her speed to expose Sulu Fitzpatrick, despite the goal keeper getting her hands to a wealth of ball. The first quarter was played with great intensity as the Steel looked to punish early and repeatedly hit the scoreboard to worry the Mystics out of the contest. It was an unusual outing for the Mystics, unable to sync up in attack while defensively they struggled to generate their normal intensity and ball winning ways with the Steel capitalising on each opportunity that came their way. The Steel came out with a real fire in the belly, connecting well across the court and applying a wealth of pressure both in attack and defence to force the Mystics into uncharacteristic errors. That’s why he had to turn to the legendary warrior for help, who now had to use magic to close up the rift.IN their sole game of the round, the Southern Steel stunned the Northern Mystics in a complete four quarter performance, downing them by six goals (47-41). Odin told him that a deep rift opened up underground, and terrible creatures broke out of the bowels. He was sitting on the throne, and he called Ragnar to come up closer. He noticed a huge warrior in the center of the hall. Once in the main hall of Valhalla, Ragnar saw many feasting warriors. They picked the fallen Vikings up and carried them to Valhalla. Odin's daughters, the Valkyries, descended on the battlefield. Ragnar was old, and he had already been ready to pass on to the next world, but, like any warrior, he dreamed of dying with a weapon in his hands. Thanks to their team spirit, Vikings managed to defeat the evil creatures. The enemies were strong, but they were confronted by the courage of the heroes. The battle against the hordes of evil spirits lasted three days and three nights. Vikings fought bravely and pushed the enemies back. Peaceful life in the north was over with the attack of Hesta's henchmen.
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