ANZ Championship: Still the hottest game in town
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As the Co-operative Superleague in the UK heads towards its finale on 15th May, at the other end of the world the ANZ Championship has reached the halfway stage. So far the Australian teams definitely have the upper hand and some NZ teams have taken a battering, most notably the Haier Pulse. The hapless Pulse team have yet to record a win and look set to pick up the competition’s wooden spoon again.
The ANZ Championship is tough and the points system is pretty unforgiving; just 2 points are awarded for a win and that’s it, unlike in some leagues where losing teams can pick up a bonus point for being within touching distance of their opponents. Also, a match cannot end in a draw; you either win or lose in this competition. In the event of a draw after full time, games go to extra time and if necessary extended extra time to decide the winner. In extended extra time, play continues uninterrupted until one team has a two-goal advantage – a bit like a fifth set tie-break in tennis. Continue reading 'ANZ Championship: Still the hottest game in town'»
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