Pacific Games volleyball

They beat Solomon Islands 3-0 to secure a spot in the top six that will compete in the playoffs on Thursday.

Good ball placement and defence from key players Lois Garena, Zoe Awadu, Kemmy Manoni and Michelle Walo helped PNG win the first set by a huge margin 25-10.

In the second set, the home girls maintained lead in a close encounter 25-21. Solomon Islands fought hard in the third set but it was PNG who raced to victory with another margin score 25-12.

The home side demonstrated great volley and fast spiking techniques from Harold Gima, Kala Kila and George David leaving the visitors awestruck.

PNG won the first set by a huge margin 25-16.

Kiribati fought back in the second quarter but couldn’t keep up as PNG continued to dominate the game with good ball placement and defence to win 25-21.

PNG sailed through the third set 25-12 to avoid a fourth set from taking place.

Following the win, this places them in the top six to compete in the playoffs on Thursday.