PNG Kapuls vs Iran

PNG Kapuls concede defeat in friendly with Iran

Kapuls captain David Muta told Loop PNG this morning that it was their first time to play against a World Cup team.

In the first five minutes of the game, Muta felt that they could match up their rival’s skills. However, as the game wore on, Iran proved to PNG’s national team that there’s a reason why they are 27th FIFA ranked while we are 159th.

“Football is all about 90 minutes,” says the Kapuls captain.

“We need to work harder.

PNG Kapuls to face giants Iran tonight

The team will face the regional football giants Iran (Team Melli) tonight in the international friendly at Shah Alam Stadium, in Malaysia.  

It will be a David and Goliath battle with the 159th  FIFA ranked and Oceania 2nd placed PNG Kapuls going up against the 27thth ranked Iran, and 1st in Asia, in the FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking.