PNG vs Tonga

This is the host nation’s second successive win at the XV Pacific Games after day two of netball competition.

But the Unaisi Rokoura coached side will be tested tomorrow when they play the Samoans.

PNG captain Lua Rikis knows a win against the Samoa women will boost her team’s confidence and medal prospects and urged the home fans turn up in big numbers.   

“We play Samoa tomorrow, it will be tough and your support will help.”

Meanwhile, PNG were on top of the Tongans and by the half way mark were leading 39-13.

PNG grabbed first points through Joanne Lagona who was put through a gap and ran in to score.

With an unsuccessful conversion by Kymlie Rapilla, PNG took the lead 5-0 and held on until the half time whistle.

Tonga hit back almost immediately at the start of the second half of play and took a 7-5 lead after a successful kick.

 With less than a minute of play left, PNG knew the way to go was out wide to Lynette Kwarvla who took the ball and ran 50 metres to score right on the full time hooter and win the game.