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Fiji Pearls edge Cook Islands 65-63 in Oceania qualifiers opener

Fiji Pearls edge Cook Islands 65-63 in Oceania qualifiers opener
Photo: Netball Fiji

The Crest Fiji Pearls have won their first game at the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifiers edging the Cook Islands 65-63.

The lead went back and forth between the two sides with Cook Islands leading 36-32 at half time.

The Fiji Pearls fought back in the final quarter to take the game.

They will now face Samoa at 3pm tomorrow.

The Fiji Pearls will then play hosts Tonga at 3pm Thursday, with their final game against Papua New Guinea at 3pm Friday.

Only the top two teams from the Qualifiers will make it through to the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.

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