Wales netball side lose opening game to Uganda

Wales netball side suffered a 59-50 defeat by Uganda in Pool B after a costly third quarter.

In their opening game, Wales led 31-28 at half-time but the African side won the next period 17-8.

Uganda, sixth in the world rankings and a place above Wales, did not let their lead slip.

Georgia Rowe top-scored for Wales with 30 goals while Shadiah Nassanga and Mary Cholhok scored 27 and 23 respectively for Uganda.

Wales also lost centre Vicky Booth in the final quarter to what looked like an ankle injury.

"We were going out there to win today but it was just that third quarter where we gave away far too much possession," said Wales captain Bethan Dykes.

"I'm not really sure what happened. I'll have to go and have a look at it. We didn't feel like we changed a lot, but they came out and adapted, which we needed to do quicker.

"Defensively, we won a lot of balls today, but [in] attack, we weren't clinical enough in that third quarter."

Wales face hosts Scotland next on Sunday at 09:00 BST.