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Fiji Pearls outclassed by Tonga 59-29

Fiji Pearls outclassed by Tonga 59-29

By Navitalai Naivalurua
20/07/2022
Photo: File

The Fiji Pearls were outclassed by Tonga Tala in their second Vodafone Oceania Netball World Cup Qualifier match tonight.

The Pearls were beaten 59-29.

Tonga was ruthless from the start, winning the first quarter by 15-3 and then edged Fiji 33-8 in the second quarter.

Fiji made some changes in the third quarter but it was not enough as Tonga put on more points to lead 48-18.

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The Pearls managed to push back in the final quarter but the margin was too wide.

The Tongan supporters turned up in numbers to support their side and it was a festive atmosphere at the Vodafone Arena.

In another result, Cook Islands beat PNG 66-48.

The Pearls will be on a bye tomorrow and prepare to meet Samoa at 7.30pm Friday.

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