Jamaica pressured a deciding sport with England of their three-match netball collection after coming from behind early on to win 61-58 on the Copper Box Arena.
Jo Harten was a late withdrawal from Jess Thirlby’s line-up because of an harm, with Olivia Tchine stepping in at beginning objective shooter for the Roses.
England, who struggled within the first quarter of their 73-52 victory in Wednesday’s Manchester opener, seemed way more assured in London and led 18-12 after the primary quarter-hour.
But Commonwealth Games silver medallists Jamaica replied within the second quarter, taking the lead for the primary time and by half-time they have been up 31-27.
The Sunshine Girls prolonged their result in 10 within the third quarter, however a number of off-target balls into the circle gave England the prospect to slender the hole.
They did so briefly however Jamaica quickly restored their double-figure benefit, largely due to the regular and constant presence of the six-foot-five Jhaniele Fowler underneath the publish.
The smaller Funmi Fadoju did her finest to battle the Jamaican objective shooter, however the guests nonetheless had the benefit after 45 minutes even after Tchine’s last-gasp objective made it 48-41.
The Roses seemed full of life to start the ultimate interval, Sophie Drakeford-Lewis with a nice lengthy go to arrange a objective and Fadoju forcing a much-needed turnover to regain possession for her aspect.
England drew inside two with slightly below 4 minutes remaining however have been punished for holding the ball for over three seconds, shifting the momentum again within the Sunshine Girls’ favour.
Jamaica seized the chance to increase their lead because the Roses ran out of time.
The third and ultimate sport of the collection will happen on the Copper Box on Sunday, with first centre go at 2:00pm.
