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Fiji Bula Boys defender Scott Wara described his team’s 1-1 draw with New Caledonia in the Oceania World Cup qualifiers as a “bittersweet” outcome.
Although the draw secured Fiji’s place in the semi-finals, Wara and his teammates felt they deserved a win.
A defensive lapse led to a costly goal, leaving the team reflecting on missed opportunities.
“A bit of a bittersweet feeling, to be honest. We thought we deserved three points and, unfortunately, we gave away a pretty cheap goal—something that we’ve trained for as well, which makes it even more disappointing.”
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Despite the frustrations, Wara acknowledged the team’s resilience in making it through a tough match and is hopeful for a stronger performance in the semi-finals.
The semi-finals will be held in New Zealand in March next year.
