The PNG Kapuls have just earned their spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers after beating Fiji 2-1.
Fijian Midfielder, Tevita Waranaivalu scored Fiji’s one goal in the first half of the match, before being sent off with a red card for using his elbows against PNG Kapuls Forward, Ati Kepo, leaving the Fijian side with only 10 players.
The red card made a lot of difference for PNG.
A strike into the corner by Kapuls forward, Ati Kepo leveled the scoreboard just before the half-time buzzer on the 45th minute.
PNG came back stronger in the second half, this time dominating the game, mostly keeping possession of the ball.
A second strike into the corner of the Fijian goal by Kapuls Forward, Tommy Semmy at the 63rd minute brought the scoreboard to 2-1 ensuring PNG’s lead.
Despite a number of missed targets by forwards Raymond Gunemba and Tommy Semmy, the Kapuls dragged Fiji on throughout the rest of the second half, eventually claiming the win at full-time.
Captain Alwin Komolong expressed pride in the team’s effort and said going into the semi-final is a massive achievement for the Kapuls and for PNG.
The Kapuls are now safe into the semi-finals and now look forward to going up against Solomon Islands on March 27th.
Picture: Courtesy of Oceania Football Confederation
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