Fiji crushes Papua New Guinea 40-4 to edge toward World Cup semi-final
Fiji beat Papua New Guinea 40-4 in the Women's Rugby League World Cup, their biggest team win.
Fiji is close to claiming a Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final spot. Fiji beat Papua New Guinea 40-4 in Port Moresby on Saturday.
In tough conditions, Fiji raced to a strong 30-4 lead by halftime despite a loud home crowd. Winger Tahlia Marshall scored a hat-trick as Fiji added two more tries in the second half.
PNG did not score after halftime. Fiji recorded their biggest win in team history during their first-ever World Cup appearance.
Fiji will face France on the Gold Coast next Saturday. A win would secure them a spot in the knockout stage.
PNG faces New Zealand next week needing a big win. The heavy loss to Fiji has hurt their chances of advancing out of the group.
- Fiji 40, PNG 4
- Final score
- Fiji 30, PNG 4
- Halftime score
- Tahlia Marshall, winger
- Hat-trick scorer
- France, Gold Coast
- Fiji's next opponent
Why it mattersFiji's strong display in their first World Cup shows they are real competitors. They are not just newcomers to the tournament.
AustraliaFiji will play their next group match on the Gold Coast, bringing international women's rugby league to Australian soil.
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