Eye opener for Junior Kulas

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Fiji’s Vilomena Batirerega (10) in action against hosts Samoa during the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 in Apia yesterday. Picture: OFC/PHOTOTEK

Fiji’s Junior Kulas remain in contention for a semi-final spot at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship despite a tough 4-0 defeat to host nation Samoa in Apia.

The national U-16 women’s football team will now face a crucial Group A decider against New Caledonia on Thursday.

With Samoa already through, the final group match will determine who joins them in the knockout rounds.

Fiji holds the advantage, needing just a draw to advance due to a better goal difference, while New Caledonia must secure a win to keep their hopes alive.