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Fiji draws level with Phoenix

June 30, 2015 7:57 am

The Vodafone Fiji football side held Wellington Phoenix to a 2-all draw in the return match at Govind Park.

Phoenix raced to an early 2-0 lead in the first half through Justin Gulley (13th minute) and Kwabena Appiah (15th minute), which the Kiwis took into halftime.

Fiji came storming back in the second spell with a goal each to captain, Roy Krishna and Ilimotama Jese.

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Krishna was awarded the man of the match for his scintillating performance.

In the earlier match, the Wellington Phoenix Academy side defeated the Vodafone Fiji under 23 side, 3-1.