Fiji secured its second draw in the MSG Prime Ministers Cup held in Honiara, Solomon Islands, as they faced Papua New Guinea and ended the match at 1-1. The team, coached by Marika Rodu, had already drawn their opening match against Vanuatu with the same scoreline.
Papua New Guinea took an early lead in the 23rd minute thanks to a goal from veteran Raymond Gunemba. However, Fiji fought back, finding an equalizer in the 73rd minute. The goal came through an impressive play involving Christopher Wasasala and Thomas Dunn. Dunn delivered a precise pass to Wasasala, who skillfully maneuvered past the goalkeeper before setting up Sairusi Nalaubu for an easy tap-in.
With this goal, Nalaubu has now scored twice in the tournament. The match did face interruptions, as play was halted for 15 minutes due to thunderstorms and lightning, but resumed once the weather conditions improved, allowing the remaining time to be completed.
This performance demonstrates Fiji’s resilience and determination in the competition. As the teams continue to battle, fans can remain hopeful that Fiji will build on this foundation and secure a victory in their upcoming matches.
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