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Fiji vs Samoa | OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025 | 3rd Place Final Highlights

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01:00Maria Veronica and Liana Soifor, the two captains, leading their teams out onto the HFC Bank Stadium here in Suva.

01:11Wonderful conditions.

01:13Beautiful weather.

01:14A dramatic change from the conditions we faced on Thursday afternoon in the semifinals where it was cold and rainy.

01:24But we've been treated to some great weather here in the last day of competition in the OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025.

01:34We've been treated to some great football over the course of the tournament.

01:38And so many players have stepped up to the plate as far as representing their nations.

01:45And of course, these two teams will look to restore pride as we stand by for the national anthems.

01:51To hear for Samoa.

01:52Dao Singh has been impressive for them too in this tournament.

01:56From the corner, she sends it in.

02:01Not quite on that occasion.

02:04Lemba gets it back for Fiji.

02:06Loses her foot and gets back up.

02:08Sends it to Nassau.

02:15Well, they were under pressure on that occasion.

02:17Fiji Singh.

02:19Does well.

02:22Links up with Bakanideva, who pushes it across for Singh.

02:27But Baptista did well on defense for Samoa.

02:32Fiji have got it back.

02:34Through Tambua.

02:36Out wide.

02:36It goes for Naweni.

02:38One of the new inclusions into the starting lineup here.

02:43There, Manasau.

02:45She strikes it.

02:47But Ami and Naya.

02:49Great work.

02:51And goalkeeper for Samoa.

02:53That's what you need from Fiji.

02:54I know they are probing.

02:56And that's why you need some speed on the flanks.

03:00And that's what Kassanita Tambua will look to provide on the right.

03:03But imagine if you had the experience of Trina Davis up front.

03:08I still believe that she is underutilized in this Fijian side.

03:17And that's why Kassanita Tambua challenged for that ball.

03:20Did very well to get the position back for Fiji.

03:24But Riyana Kiteona does well for Samoa.

03:32Baptista looking for Tayo Li'i.

03:38Kiteona sends it across.

03:40Dalsing!

03:41It's good for Samoa!

03:43What a start from Team Samoa in this third-place playoffs.

03:55The creativity in the goal.

03:59Absolutely wonderful.

04:01Great work by Samoa.

04:06Working in from the right into Dalsing.

04:11Look at the space in that defense.

04:13So much time to control and then rifle the shot through.

04:17That was really good from Dalsing.

04:19Look at so much space.

04:21So much time.

04:22Fijian defenders couldn't get...

04:24Fijian, Mbenasel in a tussle of their own.

04:29Radea has it.

04:33Wanganindrola.

04:37Veronika, their captain, looking to inspire this Fiji team who are trailing by one goal.

04:42And again, Samoa doing very well to cut them off.

04:46Lili with another chance here.

04:48She takes her time, is composed, and just tries to create play.

04:52Then she strikes it!

04:54That is good from Lili Dalsing.

04:56A double for her in this match.

04:59And Samoa are on fire.

05:04Oh, just too good.

05:06Samoa celebrating.

05:10Lovely work that time.

05:12Dalsing fared well.

05:14Again, the defense let her set that up well.

05:19And then floating it, getting the help of the framework and into the goal.

05:25Brilliant work by Lili Dalsing.

05:28She is really turning the heat on in Suba.

05:32Defense war.

05:36Chance here for Fiji early in the second half.

05:39Likuduludula steps up.

05:40Sends it across.

05:41It hits the bar.

05:44Samoa clear it through Tua-Tangaloa.

05:51Fiji.

05:55Here's Nemanasao.

05:57Sends it across for Singh.

05:59It comes for Lemba.

06:01She controls it.

06:03Lemba.

06:05She shattered across as well.

06:07That was a good chance for Fiji.

06:12Set-piece free kick.

06:13Coleta Likuduludula.

06:15Creshing them against the crossbar.

06:17So, the second opportunity here in this second half for Fiji.

06:31It's a Likuduludula.

06:33So, the corner flag, just an indication of how windy it is out on the field of play.

06:44Particularly blowing in from the Lodala Bay end of the HFC Bank Stadium.

06:51It's been quite cold in the capital city, particularly towards the afternoon.

06:58There's Likuduludula.

07:05An opportunity for Fiji to strike here.

07:09Likuduludula sends it in.

07:16Tapped away.

07:18He's after it.

07:21Maria.

07:24Lemba Nassau over the top.

07:26Looking for Trina Davis is racing onto it.

07:31Davis.

07:31Very quick as Likuduludula.

07:37And Anaya.

07:40Quickly to sing.

07:44Back to Makanideva.

07:46Fiji.

07:49The bulk of possession in this second half.

07:51They hit it through.

07:52And Anaya again stops there.

07:54We'll take a lot of the positives from this tournament.

07:57And build the side, particularly with the World Cup qualifiers at the end of the year.

08:05We'll head back to Samoan coach.

08:07He's done a great job.

08:11With this Samoan side, they were fantastic.

08:15Not only on attack with Lili Dowsing and her two goals.

08:18But defense was absolutely sensational.

08:20Well, Samoan, first time ever with the bronze medal here at the OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025.

08:29And coming up, of course, is the big Melanesian showdown when P&G will take on the Solomon Islands.

08:36Be sure to join us at 6.45 local time.

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