Pacific Championship: Fiji outscore Papua New Guinea at the Play-offs

Pita Sowakula

Fiji- Papua New Guinea 73:60

Fiji outscore Papua New Guinea at the Play-offs of the Pacific Championship. They clinched a 73:60 win and will play for the 5th place against New Caledonia. Tahiti tomorrow will take on Papua New Guinea in the game for the last position.
Fiji took 22-12 lead at the end of the first period, but Papua New Guinea reduced to 6 at the halftime. The latter needed a 17-13 rally for 35:29. Moreover Papua New Guinea won the third period 16-14 and trailed 4 points with 10 minutes to go. Fiji however finished the game with a 24-15 run to seal the victory.
Pita Sowakula top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Kacibalavu nailed 13. Sikivou produced 10, whilst Waymann Whippy had 9. Apia Muri finished the game with 19 points in defeat and Robert Kave had 12. Joe Elavo finished the game with 9 points and Purari Muri (PG-93) notched 8.

Fiji: Pita Sowakula 21, Kacibalavu 13, Sikivou 10, Waymann Whippy 9
Papua New Guinea: Apia Muri 19, Robert Kave 12, Joe Elavo 9, Purari Muri 8