Flying Fijians through to PNC final after 22-3 win over the USA Eagles

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are through to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final after defeating the USA Eagles 22-3 tonight.

Fiji No.8 Elia Canakaivata scored a double while halfback Frank Lomani scored one try.

Caleb Muntz converted two penalties to ensure Fiji go through to the finals.

The only points for the USA was from a penalty converted by fly half Chris Matina in the first half.

Fiji will meet the winner of the second semi final between Samoa and Japan.

Samoa will take on Japan at 6.05pm tomorrow at the same venue.

Meanwhile, Tonga beat Canada 30-17 in the 5th place playoff.

Live Updates

FJ vs USA Eagles Kick off: Fiji

2 min: USA on attack. FJ 0 - 0 USA

4 min: USA converts penalty FJ 0-3 USA

7th min: USA on attack. FJ 0-3 USA

9th min: Fiji loses ball inside their 22m. Chance for USA to score the first points.

11th min: Fiji on attack. FJ 0-3 USA

14th min: change in attack. USA attacking in Fiji’s 22m.

17th min: Fiji on the attack. FJ 0-3 USA

Try not given to Fiji. FJ 0-3 USA

22 min: Caleb Muntz converts penalty. FJ 3-3 USA

25th min. Try to Fiji. Elia Canakaivata. Caleb Muntz convert try. FJ 10-3.

33rd min: Epeli Momo knocks on the ball inside the USA’s 50m. FJ 10-3 USA

HT: FJ 10-3

2nd Half: Kick off: USA

41st min: Fiji loses the ball inside their 22m. FJ 10-3 USA

49th min: Fiji gets a line out inside the USA’s 22m. FJ 10-3 USA

50th min: Try to Fiji. Elia Canakaivata. Try converted. FJ 17-3 USA

54th min: Tevita Ikanivere shown yellow card for a dangerous clean out.

58th min: Try to Fiji. Frank Lomani. Conversion unsuccessfuls. FJ 22-3 USA

68th min: the USA attacking the Fiji’s try like. scrum inside Fiji’s 22m. FJ 22-3 USA

75th min: USA on attack. They have a line out inside Fiji’s 22m. FJ 22-3 USA

FULL TIME: FJ 22-3 USA