Overview

• South Africa dominated from the start in Gibraltar, leading 25–7 after the first quarter, 54–15 at half-time and 77–21 after three before closing out 102–27.
• The 102-goal tally was their highest recorded against Barbados and the result registered the squad’s 31st win at the World Youth Cup.
• Jade Atkins was withdrawn hours before the match due to injury, with Renezia Andrews drafted in and making her debut in the second quarter.
• Wing defence Phophi Nematangari impressed with repeated intercepts as Barbados managed only six goals in the third quarter.
• The Baby Proteas face Trinidad & Tobago on Monday, 22 September at 10:00, with group matches streaming free on NetballPass and YouTube and medal rounds on NetballPass.