Tshwane coach Rozanne Matthyse after falling just short in the final

Cape Town turned last year’s heartbreak into triumph when they edged Tshwane 56-55 in the National Netball Championships final at Stellenberg High School on Tuesday. Cape Town suffered a one-goal defeat last year, but made sure history did not repeat itself. Cape Town led 13-12 after the opening quarter, but Tshwane refused to allow the hosts to gain control. Both teams committed unforced errors, making for a tight first half.