Fiji Captain Penisoni Tirau earned the Man of the Match award after scoring twice against Tahiti in the opening match of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship in Apia, Samoa today.
Despite missing a penalty earlier in the match, the 18-year-old Xavier College head boy and Ba football star maintained his composure and confidence, helping his team secure a 3-1 victory.
Tirau expertly led the Junior Bula Boys, consistently pressuring the Tahitian defense and demonstrating exceptional leadership throughout the game.