Papua New Guinea and Fiji played to an exhilarating 3-3 draw in their first men’s international match on home soil, keeping both teams in contention for a semi-final spot.
The match began with Papua New Guinea taking an early lead, thanks to a goal from Joseph Joe. However, Fiji quickly responded, leveling the score with a header from Thomas Dunn. Papua New Guinea regained the advantage through Ati Kepo, but Fiji’s Roy Krishna leveled the score again by converting a penalty.
As the match progressed, Raymond Gunemba found the back of the net for Papua New Guinea, seemingly sealing the victory. Yet, in a thrilling finish, Fiji’s Merrill Nand struck in the dying moments to equalize once more, resulting in a dramatic draw.
Despite the tie, Papua New Guinea still has an opportunity to advance by securing a win against the Solomon Islands this Sunday. The final score was Papua New Guinea 3, Fiji 3.
This match highlights the competitive spirit and skill level of both teams, making the upcoming game against the Solomon Islands even more crucial for Papua New Guinea’s hopes of progression. The intense back-and-forth action demonstrates that both teams are making great strides in international football, promising even more exciting matches in the future.
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