17th Pacific Games | Pearls beat PNG to advance into final

Netball, Sport | Published: December 1, 2023 | Last Updated: March 3, 2024 | By Meli Laddpeter

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Fiji Pearl’s goal shooter Unaisi Rauluni takes a shot during their match against PNG. Picture: MELI LADDPETER

The Fiji Pearls have secured a spot in the final at the Pacific Games after defeating Papua New Guinea 62-45 in the semi-finals this afternoon.

They will face Tonga for the gold medal at the Friendship Hall tomorrow at 11.30am.

Tonga who were finalists at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games went down to the Cooks by a single point.

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