Wales suffer heavy defeat in final pool game
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Wales will contest the 9th/10th playoff after a 74-28 loss to Jamaica in their final pool match.
This was their fourth defeat of the Commonwealth Games with just a solitary win against Trinidad and Tobago.
It was a competitive opening quarter from the Welsh Feathers who trailed by just two goals at the first break.
But Jamaica showed why they are the 2022 silver medallists as a clinical second quarter from the Sunshine Girls saw them pull away.
Wales tried to compensate by making several changes, with captain Bethan Dyke even dropping to the bench. But the onslaught from Jamaica continued and they extended their lead to 36-18 at half time.
Despite some positive moments for Wales in the third and fourth quarters, Jamaica proved too strong, converting attacks ruthlessly to seal victory and a place in the semi-finals.
It's been a disappointing competition for Wales who will finish at least one place lower than four years ago, after finishing eighth in Birmingham in 2022.
They will need to dust themselves off quickly ahead of tomorrow morning's classification match with Tonga at 11:00 BST.