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HK 7s: Fijiana outclassed 26-17 by Canada

HK 7s: Fijiana outclassed 26-17 by Canada

By Alipate Narawa
29/03/2025

The Fiji Airways Fijiana side were outclassed 26-17 by Canada in their quarter final match in the HSBC Hong Kong 7s this evening.

While the Fijiana struck first through Verenaisi Ditavutu, Canada quickly replied through Fancy Bermudez to make it 7-5.

Silika Qalo outpaced the Canadian defence out wide to nab the lead for Fijiana 12-7.

The Fijiana led 12-7 at half time.

Carissa Norsten quickly struck after half time to grab the lead away from Fiji again making it 12-14.

Canada got one back with Fijiana answering quickly through Michelle Seruvatu, before Norsten put the game out of reach at 17-26.

The Fijiana earlier won their first pool game against Ireland 24-17, before losing 14-24 to France.

The cup semi finals will start at 6.14pm tomorrow and the cup final will kick off at 11.10pm tomorrow.

Full Time: FIJ 17-26

TRY!! Carissa Norsten, FIJ 17-26

10' Fiji scrum, TRY!! Michelle Seruvatu

Yellow Card to Canada.

9' Carmen Izyk with a little fancy footwork through to score. FIJ 12-21 CAN

8' Fiji penalised for a high shot, Cavuru is also on the ground

Fijiana kicks off to begin second half

HALF TIME: FIJ 12-14 CAN

6' Turn over to Canada who sprinted up the centre. FIJ 12-14 CAN

Silika Qalo outpaces the Canadia defence out wide. FIJ 12-7 CAN

3' Canada strikes back, FIJ 5-7 CAN

Verenaisi Ditavutu dots down in the corner, FIJ 5-0 CAN

2' Fiji get the throw in, TRY!!

1' Fijiana knock it on, Canada ball

Canada kicks off

HK 7s: Fijiana vs Canada

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