The Digicel Fiji Young Kulas faced a challenging start to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, suffering a 9-0 loss to Brazil on Sunday. Despite the scoreline, the team demonstrated impressive determination and resilience.
Coach Angeline Chua reflected on the invaluable experience gained from competing against one of the top football nations in the world. She remarked that the match allowed the players, many of whom had previously only viewed Brazil on screens, to experience firsthand what it means to compete at such a high level.
Chua emphasized the historical importance of the tournament for Fiji and commended her players for their bold and committed effort, expressing pride in their determination to make history. “Even with the daunting challenge before us, our players showed incredible heart, and Brazil displayed the caliber of football that teams like ours aspire to achieve,” she stated in her post-match comments.
Fiji’s next match is scheduled against Canada at 1pm local time on Monday. Canada, in their opening game, managed a 3-3 draw against France.