Match Report
Fiji had not lost in 5 games, having scored in 13 consecutive games. Over the last five, Solomon Islands had taken 3 of 15 points to Fiji's 9.
Across 10 recorded meetings, Solomon Islands have 3 wins to Fiji's 4, with 3 draws, at 1.6 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 30% of meetings won. Low-scoring is the pattern: just 10% of the meetings went over two goals.
The match was played at Lawson Tama Stadium (capacity 22,000). On the scoreboard, Fiji led 2-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Solomon Islands: Atkin Kaua (79') · Fiji: Gabiriele Matanisiga (33'), Sairusi Nalaubu (45'), Thomas Dunn (56')
Key stats
On target: 1-3 · Corners: 7-8