The classification rounds got underway at the OVO Hydro as teams battled for their final tournament rankings, delivering a day filled with determination, standout performances, and memorable moments.
Northern Ireland Secure 11th Place
Northern Ireland and Trinidad & Tobago opened the day in the 11th/12th place playoff, with both sides still searching for their first victory of the Games.
The contest began evenly, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage early on. As the match progressed, Northern Ireland found their rhythm, controlling possession and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
Goal Shooter Lisa Bowman provided a strong target in the circle, while veteran Caroline O’Hanlon influenced play across the court, contributing 17 goal assists, one gain, and one interception before halftime.
Holding a commanding 40–18 lead at the main break, the Warriors maintained their momentum throughout the second half, recording their highest-ever Commonwealth Games score and securing an emphatic 78–39 victory to claim 11th place.
Tonga Finish Strong in Ninth Place
The 9th/10th place playoff featured Tonga and Wales, with both nations entering the match after registering one win during the tournament.
Wales started brightly, producing an impressive defensive display to establish a four-goal advantage after the opening quarter.
Tonga responded superbly in the second period, with their shooters maintaining perfect accuracy while steadily closing the gap. By halftime, the scores were level, setting up an exciting second half.
The Tonga Tala dominated after the break, producing a complete team performance on both ends of the court. Wing Attack Luana Aukafolau was instrumental, finishing with 30 goal assists and 29 centre pass receives.
Tonga pulled away late to secure a 63–53 victory, earning ninth place in their debut Commonwealth Games appearance.
Malawi Claim Seventh Spot
Hosts Scotland faced Malawi in the 7th/8th place playoff, with both teams eager to end their campaigns on a high note.
Malawi controlled the early stages, moving the ball confidently through the court as their attacking combinations created consistent scoring opportunities. Their strong first-half performance earned them a 30–23 lead at halftime.
Scotland showed renewed energy after the break, with Cerys Finn producing an early interception that reduced the deficit and ignited the home crowd.
Despite the Thistles’ efforts, Malawi remained composed and continued to capitalize on key opportunities. Backed by strong performances across the court, the Queens secured a 54–47 win to finish seventh for the third consecutive Commonwealth Games.
Although defeated, Scotland celebrated their highest-ever Commonwealth Games netball finish, ending the tournament in eighth place.
South Africa Take Fifth Place
The final match of the day saw South Africa and Uganda renew their rivalry in the 5th/6th place playoff.
The evenly matched sides exchanged momentum throughout the opening half. Uganda’s patient possession-based style helped them stay in control early, but South Africa responded strongly in the second quarter by forcing turnovers and converting opportunities efficiently.
Goal Shooter Elmere van der Berg was flawless under the post, helping the SPAR Proteas establish a four-goal halftime lead.
South Africa continued to build momentum in the second half, with Wing Attack Chawene delivering an outstanding performance. Her accurate feeding and court vision resulted in 31 goal assists as Uganda struggled to contain the Proteas’ attacking flow.
South Africa eventually secured a 62–54 victory, earning fifth place, while Uganda concluded the tournament in sixth.
With the classification matches complete, attention now turns to the highly anticipated semi-finals at the OVO Hydro, where the race for Commonwealth Games gold continues. 
