Published September 30, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Fiji recovered from a half-time deficit to beat New Caledonia 2-1 in a friendly, with goals from S. Wara and M. Dau overturning W. Read's opener. New Caledonia led at the interval, but Fiji scored twice after the break to secure the win.
The result was a 2-1 win for Fiji over New Caledonia. The scoring sequence ran from a New Caledonia lead to a Fiji equaliser and then a Fiji advantage. Fiji finished with two goals, while New Caledonia scored one goal.
How it unfolded
W. Read opened the scoring for New Caledonia in the 40th minute, making it 0-1. The goal gave New Caledonia the lead before the interval, and the teams went in at 0-1.
S. Wara brought Fiji level in the 50th minute, making it 1-1. M. Dau then scored for Fiji in the 66th minute, putting them ahead. The goals turned the match around after New Caledonia had led.
The numbers
Fiji had 67% possession, 2 shots and 1 shot on target, alongside 3 corners. New Caledonia recorded 33% possession, 2 shots and 1 shot on target, with 0 corners. There were three goals in all.