Mataiasi Stark 
[Photo: Fijian Pearls vs Tonga]
The Fiji Pearls suffered their third straight loss to defending champions Tonga in the PacificAus Sports Netball Series, going down 71-47.
Despite a determined effort, the Pearls struggled to keep pace with Tonga’s clinical finishing and strong defense.
Fiji shot 81% in goal compared to Tonga’s 88%, but the defending champions took control early, leading 17-13 after the first quarter.
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[Source: Netball Fiji]
By halftime, Tonga extended their advantage to 36-22, and their dominance continued into the final stretch, sealing the win with a commanding 71-47 scoreline.
The Pearls will look to regroup as they aim to bounce back against PNG tonight.
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