Papua New Guinea and Solomon’s have qualified for the semi final stage of the Nations Cup from Group B while NZ and Cook Islands from Group A.#Fiji ends their campaign with one draw against Solomons while conceding losses to PNG 0-3 and Tonga 1-2 to finish bottom of Group B.#Against Solomons an even encounter saw Fiji’s strength countered by the speed. Few chances fell to either side with Solomons striker Ileem Pegi going closest in the dying stages of the first half as her shot was well blocked by goalkeeper Lice Waqailiti. # #The second spell was a more exciting spectacle as both teams pushed for a winner. Solomons goalkeeper Betty Sade made a fingertip save in the 77th minute to deny Kurukaba Ligavola while Fiji defender Lajipa Rasaku almost scored an own goal moments later as she chased down the ever-dangerous Pegi.# #With plenty of pride to play for, Fiji almost had the winner in the 83rd minute as Ligavola broke through on goal only to strike her shot against the left-hand upright. # #Fiji coach Ramesh Sharma was philosophical about his side’s performances during the week. # #“We’ve had a lot of missed opportunities and the results have been disappointing. But we’ve given it our best shot and we want to retain these girls and build towards the Pacific Games next year,”he said. #Fiji (FIJ)#1.Lice WAQAILITI (GK),3. Raijieli LEWASOQEVULA (-36′),4.Kinisimere VANUA (C), 7.Viniana SIMMONS (-79′), 8.Shirlyn SINGH,9.Viniana NAISALUWAKI,10.Unaisi VATULILI,11.Yasreen BEGUM (-55′),13. Kurukaba LIGAVOLA, 14.Lajipa RASAKU, 17. Bella RATUBALAVU#Substitutes:#18. Mereoni YABAKIDRAU (GK),2.Asena Reba RATU (36′), 5.Alisi ULUIBATIKI#6. Jijilia DUGUCANAVANUA (79′), 12. Stella NAIVALULEVU (55′), 15. Mereani MOCE, 16. Mereani MOCEITUBA#
