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  • 21 December 2024, Vanuatu vs Papua New Guinea, 1-2, Win
  • 18 December 2024, Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea, 2-3, Win
  • 15 December 2024, Papua New Guinea vs Fiji, 1-1, Draw
  • 25 March 2024, Central African Republic vs Papua New Guinea, 4-0, Lose
  • 20 June 2023, Malaysia vs Papua New Guinea, 10-0, Lose
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  • 21 December 2024, Solomon Islands vs Fiji, 1-3, Win
  • 15 December 2024, Papua New Guinea vs Fiji, 1-1, Draw
  • 12 December 2024, Fiji vs Vanuatu, 1-1, Draw
  • 08 September 2024, Fiji vs Hong Kong, 1-1, Draw
  • 02 September 2024, Fiji vs Solomon Islands, 1-0, Win
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International Friendlies, World

In an international friendly match between Papua New Guinea and Fiji, the final score was a 1-1 draw, with both teams displaying moderate attacking prowess and disciplined defensive setups. Papua New Guinea took the lead in the first half, but Fiji equalized in the second half, showing resilience and efficient execution in front of goal. Statistical parity was evident in shots on target, with both teams registering 4 attempts, highlighting a balanced offensive game despite fewer goals scored.

A deeper dive into the match stats reveals that the technical abilities and disciplined defense were crucial for both sides. Fiji held a slight advantage in corner kicks with 6 compared to Papua New Guinea's 4, indicating more opportunities to create scoring chances from set pieces. This marginally higher number of corners generated by Fiji suggests their wingers and full-backs were more effective in advancing the ball and applying pressure in the final third.

Both teams incurred 2 yellow cards and had 2 offsides, which showcases an equal level of aggression and tactical discipline on the pitch. This balance in fouls and positioning fouls like offsides demonstrates similar defensive strategies and a commendable equilibrium in maintaining defensive lines. The absence of red cards reflects a well-behaved match focused on sportsmanship, allowing the match to progress fluidly without disruptions from severe infractions.

The evenly split yellow cards and offsides indicate that neither team had a distinct disciplinary advantage, while substitutions were strategically used but did not significantly shift the tactical setup. In conclusion, while Papua New Guinea started strong with their early goal, the leadership and collaborative persistence shown by Fiji in coming back into the game underlined their shared possession and gave the match its deserved draw.

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Form Guide

Win1-2Vanuatu vs Papua New Guinea
Win2-3Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea
Draw1-1Papua New Guinea vs Fiji
Lose4-0Central African Republic vs Papua New Guinea
Lose10-0Malaysia vs Papua New Guinea
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:18
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Papua New Guinea has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:18, scoring 1.2 goals average
Win1-3Solomon Islands vs Fiji
Draw1-1Papua New Guinea vs Fiji
Draw1-1Fiji vs Vanuatu
Draw1-1Fiji vs Hong Kong
Win1-0Fiji vs Solomon Islands
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:4
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Fiji has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:4, scoring 1.4 goals average

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PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
10:15
GOALS / MATCH
2.00
  • Papua New Guinea lost twice in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 10:15; average goals per match – 2.00
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