Adelaide Thunderbirds will host the 2013 trans-Tasman grand final in two weeks' time after they defeated Melbourne Vixens 49-39 in the major semi-final on Sunday.
The minor premier Thunderbirds managed to blow the fourth-placed Vixens away in the final quarter 18-9 after a see-sawing game that saw just one point separating the two sides at the final break.
Star shooter Carla Borrego made all 11 of her shots to put the contest to bed, finishing with 33 from 38 attempts.
She was ably assisted by Erin Bell, who added 16-of-21 to the Thunderbirds' scoresheet.
The Vixens were led by the efforts of goal shooter Karyn Howarth, who missed just six of her 35 shots, including a 10-of-11 second quarter that reasserted her side's intentions.
The winner of the minor semi-final between Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic and Queensland Firebirds later on Sunday will take on Melbourne next weekend to determine who the Thunderbirds will face in two weeks' time.
More to follow.
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