PNG beats Fiji 2-1 to win OFC Women’s Nations Cup

Papua New Guinea defeated Fiji 2-1 to win the OFC Women’s Nations Cup at the HFC Bank Stadium.

Meagen Gunemba scored PNG's first goal in the 17th minute while Ramona Padio scored in the 28th minute.

Digicel Kulas only goal came from a nifty free kick by Trina Davis which was put behind the goalmouth by Cema Nasau.

PNG led 2-1 at half time.

Trina Davis was shown a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Cema Nasau was named player of the 2022 OFC Women’s Nations Cup.

Meanwhile, Solomon Island defeated Samoa 6-5 on penalties in the third place playoff earlier today.

PNG has qualified for the inter-confederation playoff for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The playoff will be played in New Zealand next February.

The inter-confederation playoffs will determine the final three qualification spots for the FIFA Women's World Cup.

The playoffs will feature 10 teams from Asia, Africa, North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America, Europe and Oceania who will split into three groups, with the winner of each group qualifying for the Women's World Cup.

Match Report

FULL TIME PNG wins OFC Women’s Nations Cup beating Fiji 2-1

89' 4 minutes added time

88' Koleta Likuculacula replaced by Anasemeci Volitikoro

87' Trina Davis yellow carded for pushing PNG player.

76' PNG's Charlie Yanding replaced by Arnolda Dou

71' Jotivini Tabua substituted by Luisa Tamanitoakula

59' PNG's Marie Kaipu substituted by Sonia Embahe

2nd half underway

Half time PNG leading Fiji 2-1

Fiji 1-2 PNG

41' GOAL - Cema Nasau gets Fiji onto the score-sheet after finishing off a well-delivered freekick from Trina Davis.

29' Injury forces our number one goalkeeper Seruwaia Vasuitoga to be replaced by Selai Tikoisuva

Fiji 0 - 2 PNG

28' Ramona Padio scores PNG's second goal.

22' two Fiji players on ground with injury

Fiji 0 -1 PNG

17' Meagen Gunemba puts PNG on the scoreboard.

15' injury scare for Goal Keeper Seruwaia Vusuitoga but she is up and match continues.

1' 1st half underway

Line up against PNG

Digicel Kulas warming up for their match against PNG

Digicel Kulas arrive at the HFC Stadium