New Zealand came close to causing a major upset, losing 2-3 to Australia in badminton's Uber Cup women's team qualifying tournament in Invercargill yesterday.
With the contest locked at 2-2, Australian pair Kate Wilson-Smith and Eugenia Tanaka beat New Zealand's Jessica Jonggowisastro and Michelle Chan 21-13 21-9 to stave off the hosts.
Badminton: NZ lose Uber Cup
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