England secured a spot in the netball semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a dramatic 58-54 comeback victory over South Africa.

Trailing by six points after the first quarter, England fought back, with strong defensive plays from Halimat Adio and Funmi Fadoju shifting the momentum. They narrowed the gap to 29-28 by halftime and took a 45-41 lead into the final quarter.

In the semi-finals, England will face New Zealand. The other semi-final features Australia against Jamaica. The medal matches are scheduled for Sunday.

Captain Francesca Williams praised Adio's crucial contribution in the second quarter, highlighting the team's resilience under pressure. Coach Anna Stembridge, who took over just four months prior, guided the team to this crucial win. England aims for its first Commonwealth gold medal on home soil.