The Kroton Hela Wigmen delivered a commanding 40–10 victory over the West New Britain Provincial Government Kimbe Cutters in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Pawa Meri Round 17 on Saturday 9th August.
The Wigmen dominated the full 80 minutes, overwhelming their opponents with a relentless eight-try performance at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby city.
Wigmen wasted no time asserting dominance, with Trevor Solu opening the scoreboard in just the second minute. Douglas Tandaku followed soon after in the 16th minute, and Kaupa Sipa added a third try at the 28-minute mark. McWin Worinu extended the lead with a try just before halftime, sending Wigmen into the break with firm control.
The Cutters found early resistance, breaking moments when Robert Namarove crossed in the 10th minute, and Anthony Longa added another in the 31st. However, they were unable to sustain momentum against Wigmen’s well-planned attack and disciplined defence.
The second half saw Wigmen’s firepower on full display as Solu bagged his double in the 50th minute, Manu Kame touched down five minutes later, Worinu completed his brace in the 58th, and Stafford John sealed the win with a try in the 78th minute.
From the kicking perspectives, Wigmen converted 4 from 8 attempts, with Lote Kuman and Solu in the first and second half, adding the extras. The Cutters managed one successful conversion from two attempts through Gend Punde in the 32nd minute.
Both teams displayed flashes of brilliance, but Wigmen’s superior finishing, strategy in attack, and relentless pace were too much for the Cutters to contain.
This dominant victory cements Kroton Hela Wigmen’s position as a formidable force in the Top 6, while the WNB Kimbe Cutters face an uphill battle to recover as the competition tightens into the finals.
The Wigmen will face the East New Britain Rabaul Gurias on Saturday 16th August 2025 in Rabaul, while the Cutters are set to face the Gas Resource Central Dabaris on Sunday 17th August in Port Moresby.