Fiji loses World Cup Qualifying match against New Zealand

By Nirupa Siwan and Naveel Krishant

25/03/2017

Vodafone Fiji soccer team has lost its first 2018 World Cup Qualifying match at Churchill Park against All Whites 2-0 this afternoon.

Chris Wood scored the first goal for the side while Marco Rojas scored the second was scored in the 10th minute of the second half.

Despite the loss team coach Christophe Gamel says that the players had given their best .

Gamel says the match was very tough and players performances were very positive however there are some areas they need to improve.

Meanwhile, New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson says that his team displayed a professional performance.

#WCQ | FT
🇫🇯Fiji 0-2 New Zealand🇳🇿
Wood and Rojas lead All Whites to victory in Lautoka!
Details here ➡️ https://t.co/QI8JFUwfPP pic.twitter.com/Uq6BYz5Zez
— #WCQ (@FIFAWorldCup) March 25, 2017

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