Fiji experienced a significant defeat, losing 9-1 to New Zealand in their third match of the OFC Women’s Futsal Nations Cup held in the Solomon Islands. The team, coached by Jerry Sam, had previously enjoyed two strong victories against Tahiti and Tonga, but this match proved to be a greater challenge. Fiji found themselves trailing 5-0 at halftime against a more dominant and assured New Zealand side.
Koleta Likuculacula managed to score Fiji’s only goal in the second half, bringing her total to four goals in three matches. Following this loss, Fiji will take a break for recovery, while New Zealand is set to face the host nation, the Solomon Islands, on Thursday.