The OFC Nations Cup Group B got off to an exciting start with Fiji and Tahiti securing strong wins in their first matches. Tahiti faced Samoa in a game played in Suva, Fiji’s capital. Despite a spirited effort from Samoa, Tahiti managed to score two first-half goals, with Matéo Degrumelle and Teaonui Tehau finding the back of the net.
In the second match, host Fiji put on an impressive performance with a 5-1 victory over Papua New Guinea. Nabil Begg scored an early goal for Fiji, followed by two goals from Thomas Dunn. An own goal from Alwin Komolong and a goal from captain Roy Krishna sealed the win for Fiji, with Tommy Semmy scoring a consolation goal for PNG.
These strong beginnings for both Fiji and Tahiti set the stage for an exciting tournament in the OFC Nations Cup. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches as the competition progresses. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the tournament.