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Few changes to PNG side to meet Tonga
By SAMPSON BONAI
A few changes will be made when Tonga take on PNG in the second
game of OFC women World Cup qualifier today at Sir Ignatius Kilage
Stadium in Lae.
Tonga coach Ulele Kilifi that admitted their loss to New Zealand
on Sunday was because they lacked ball possession for a good part
of the game because the midfielders were not feeding the flankers
and the strikers with enough balls to create opportunity to score
goals.
"I will make a few changes and will be looking at our strengths
and weaknesses, and will to improve in our ball control in the
midfield area to ensure that we feed our flankers and strikers up
front to score goals for us," Kilifi said.
"We would try our very best to improve on our next game. I would
rely on Vasi Feke to lead the girls up front to penetrate into PNG
territory and to score goals," he said.
Filiki said he was happy with Feke for scoring their only goal
against New Zealand after they broke through and beat their last
defender to score the only goal. "That was a great feeling".
He said that was their first time to play against New Zealand and
they would improve on their performance and would concentrate on
their ball possession and in the midfield area to driver the ball
forward.
He had a few injuries in the side and the doctor will check and
clear the players before he finalises his team today to take on
PNG today.
Tonga's possible line-up: Neomi Lototonunga Tupou, Lose Pongilau
Pele, Emelia Moala, Karen Marie Uta Atu, PenatetiLapiungi Feke,
Vasi Feke, Salone Sela Va,enuku, Sala Veamtahau, Lupe
Taufahemia,Pesi Talamonuu Napa'a, Mele Teukialupe
Likiliki,Atelaite Taufa Manu, Kaati Fetokai Malua and Nasaleti
Fiefa Kalavi.
 
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