Simran Chand 
[Source: OFC]
The Fiji Young Kulas have made a great start to their OFC U-16 Women’s Championship campaign with a 4-0 win over Tahiti at the Samoa Football headquarters.
Fiji’s relentless high-pressure tactics paid off early, with captain Teonila Levuiciva opening the scoring in the 11th minute.
Levuiciva, who had two earlier efforts disallowed, calmly finished off a well-executed team play to put her side ahead.
The physical battle in the midfield intensified throughout the first half, but Fiji found a crucial second breakthrough just before the break.
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Adi Reva slotted home from close range in the fifth minute of stoppage time, giving the Young Kulas a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime.
Tahiti returned with renewed urgency in the second half, but Fiji’s defense, led by their goalkeeper and center-backs, held strong.
The result was put beyond doubt in the 62nd minute when Kalisi Dama calmly slotted in a penalty into the top corner, making it 3-0.
Fiji’s substitute Akanisi Katonitabua added a fourth goal deep into injury time, getting in behind the defense to slot home and cap off an impressive opening win for coach Marika Rodu’s side.
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