Digicel Cup Grand Final 2021

It was a remarkable moment for the Tumbes making their first grand final appearance, but were outplayed by the more finals experienced side Tigers going down 16-10.

JPG Waghi Tumbe who consecutively won their remaining matches to make it to the elimination round then to the Preliminary finals against the Muruks to winning the match and secured their first grand final.

Waghi Tumbe after playing their best game against the Tigers outfit fell short on points despite their tough performance against the tigers.

All the points of the entire contest were scored in the first half while both teams struggled to score in the second stanza with many missed opportunities going each way.
 
This was the Tigers fourth premiership title win out of five grand final appearances under super coach, Stanley Tepend.

He said prices for the grand finale have changed, with the main grand stand tickets going for K50 per person.

The Northern and Southern Stands are selling at K15 with Eastern Stand going for K20. Western Stand is at K25.

Tickets sales at Digicel Headquarters started today, and closes on Friday. At the OSNFS, tickets will be sold until Saturday only. No tickets will be sold on Sunday at the game venue.

In a statement, PNGRFL CEO Stanley Hondina said the rematch between UPNG Pythons and UNITECH Spartans will be played as a curtain raiser to this Sunday’s Digicel Cup grand final at the Oil Search National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

The Tumbe’s meet the Tigers after thumping PRK Mendi Muruks in yesterday's preliminary final 31-16 in front of a packed crowd at the National Football Stadium.

Skipper and wrecking baller runner Joe ‘the tank’ Frank was voted the Digicel man-of-the-match.