Junior Bula Boys start OFC U-16 Championship with win over New Caledonia
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- Fiji's Junior Bula Boys defeated New Caledonia 2-0 in their opening match of the OFC Under-16 Men's Championship.
- Zaman Shah scored the first goal in the 13th minute, followed by a second goal from Isoa Baselala.
- Fiji dominated the first half and will next face Samoa in their upcoming group match.
Fiji's Junior Bula Boys began their OFC Under-16 Men's Championship campaign with a decisive 2-0 victory over New Caledonia. The match took place at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
Fiji established dominance early in the game, setting a strong tone for their performance in Group A. Zaman Shah opened the scoring in the 13th minute, giving Fiji a crucial lead. Shortly after, Isoa Baselala extended their advantage with a close-range finish, doubling the lead.
The national side maintained control throughout the second half, although scoring opportunities became scarce for both teams. Fiji struggled to replicate the high intensity and tempo displayed in the first 45 minutes, but their initial two goals proved sufficient.
With this win, Fiji looks ahead to their next group match against Samoa, scheduled for Wednesday. The team's strong start indicates promising potential in the championship.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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