The Solomon Islands and Hong Kong China are both eager to achieve victory in the FIFA International “A” Friendlies tournament, which is scheduled for tomorrow at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Solomon Islands captain Michael Lea’alafa expressed awareness of the strong skills from the Hong Kong China team, emphasizing the necessity to remain vigilant and avoid complacency in their preparations and in-game performance.
Lea’alafa mentioned that the team is excited about the opportunity to compete. “It is always a blessing to play a football game, and all the boys are looking forward to this game,” he stated. He also indicated the significance of the match as they prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, noting that it serves as an opportunity to maintain momentum and address areas for improvement.
On the other hand, Hong Kong China captain Matthew Orr acknowledged the physical challenges posed by the long journey to Fiji, highlighting the team’s focus on recovery and physical readiness before the match against the Solomon Islands. Despite it being their first time in Fiji, Orr and his teammates are determined to secure a win.
“The last couple of days it’s been quite a long travel down here, so it’s been more about focusing on recovery and making sure our body is alright before the match,” Orr said.
The match is set to kick off at 7 PM.