The PNG boys started off their campaign with a defeat against the hosts in Group A.
The host team took control of the game at the Lawson Tama Stadium at Honiara as soon as the starting whistle blew.
12 minutes into the second match of the day and Solomon Islands’ Raphael Le’ai slotted one in for his team off the gloves of the PNG keeper.
The hosts’ attackers kept bombarding the PNG goalmouth, pressuring the defenders until an offence was committed.
A direct penalty was awarded to SI, who wasted no time in extending their lead by 2 points.
