Fiji’s National Women’s Team Head Coach Angeline Chua expressed her delight in participating in the first ever Melanesian Spearhead Group Primes Minister’s Cup against the Papua New Guinea’s Development Squad at the Sir John Guise Stadium this week.

Speaking at the first post-match conference, Coach Chua gracefully applaud Papua New Guinea’s Development squad for a strong performance that tested their ability and resilience on Monday 11th November, although Fiji found victory in the second half with a 2-1 win.

In addition, she acknowledged PNG’s effort in enrolling two teams despite short notice. The second team which Fiji initially defeated.

“Big congratulation to PNG for filling two teams.”  

“Good show up to the second team that give us a hard fight.”

Coach Chua further emphasized the tireless effort behind the scenes work needed to keep up with the standard of the Oceania Region.

“In the Oceania Region the level has been rising. Of course, we have to work even harder in term of our attacking and defending aspect.”

Moreover, Coach Chua identify a flaw in the Fiji Kulas and the effort to eliminate it.

“One the weakness we have is finishing in front of the goal.”

“We’ve been trying to tackle this; it’s a working progress.”