The Solomon Islands and Hong Kong China are both eager to secure a victory at the FIFA International “A” Friendlies tournament, taking place tomorrow at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Captain Michael Lea’alafa of the Solomon Islands acknowledged the impressive skills of the Hong Kong China team and emphasized the need to remain vigilant and avoid complacency in both preparation and performance. He expressed excitement about the opportunity to compete, stating, “It is always a blessing to play a football game, and all the boys are looking forward to this game.”
Lea’alafa also highlighted the significance of this match as preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier. “It’s going to be a massive game against Hong Kong, and as our coach said, we are also preparing for the World Cup qualifier, so this game should be a bonus for us to keep our momentum going and identify areas we need to improve,” he added.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong China captain Matthew Orr mentioned that the team is managing the physical demands of their long journey to Fiji. He noted that recovery and preparing physically for the match against the Solomon Islands is the primary focus for his team.
“This past couple of days have involved a long travel down here, so it’s been more about focusing on recovery and ensuring our bodies are ready before the match,” said Orr.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7pm.