London Pulse ended Nottingham Forest's perfect start to the Netball Super League season with a dramatic 73-63 victory in extra time. The defending champions overcame a sluggish start to defeat the previously unbeaten Forest side, which had maintained a 100% record before this encounter. Pulse coach Sam Bird highlighted her team's experience in tight games as a key factor in their success.

Olivia Tchine's outstanding performance with 46 goals proved crucial for London Pulse, complemented by Sophie Kelly's clinical play in the additional 10 minutes. The match reached 53-53 at the end of regulation time before Pulse's superior execution under pressure secured the result. Kelly admitted they started poorly but expressed pride in their ability to push through against a formidable opponent.

Forest coach Chelsea Pitman acknowledged her team controlled the match for 58 minutes but saw it as a valuable learning experience. The defeat comes at a crucial point in the season as teams jockey for playoff positions. Both coaches agreed the high-quality contest will benefit their respective teams moving forward, with Bird suggesting this type of performance could be repeated in later stages of the competition.