In their opening match at the HSBC Cape Town 7s, the Fijiana 7s team experienced a challenging start, facing a strong defeat against the United States with a score of 31-0. The match was marred by several technical infringements from the Fijian side, leading to two yellow cards that left them temporarily playing with just six players for a 10-minute period.
The USA capitalized on the Fijians’ struggles, taking a commanding lead of 12-0 at halftime, thanks to two tries scored by Nia Toliver, with Kayla Canett contributing one successful conversion. The second half saw the American team maintain their momentum, scoring three additional tries, including a pair from Kaylen Thomas and another from Alyssa Porter. Canett rounded out the performance by successfully converting two more tries.
Looking forward, the Fijiana team is set to face Great Britain in their next match at 10:16 PM. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for the Fijiana players to regroup and demonstrate their strength and resilience in the tournament. With adjustments for improved discipline and strategy, they have the potential to turn their fortunes around.
It’s important to recognize that every challenge offers a chance for growth and improvement. The Fijiana team can learn from this experience and come back stronger in their following matches.
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