Fijiana faced a challenging match in the HSBC Dubai 7s, suffering a second consecutive defeat, this time against Australia with a score of 42-7. The Fijian team struggled to keep up with the well-coordinated and skillful Australian players, who controlled the game from start to finish.
Fiji managed to find the scoreboard with a lone try from Vika Nakacia in the first half, marking her second try of the tournament, complemented by a conversion from Ana Maria Naimasi. However, Australia demonstrated their dominance by scoring six tries, significantly bolstered by Madison Levi, who impressively secured four tries during the match. In addition, Demi Hayes and Teagan Levi contributed a try each in the second half, with Tea Hinds and Ruby Nichols successfully converting two tries apiece.
Looking ahead, the Fijiana team is set to face China in their final pool play match at 01:13 am. This presents an opportunity for Fijiana to regroup and showcase their talent as they aim for a stronger performance.
The current situation, while challenging, can serve as a valuable learning experience for the Fijiana squad. With resilience and determination, they can build upon their skills and strategies for future competitions. While today’s result may not have gone in their favor, the team can look forward to growth and improvement in their upcoming match against China.
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