Meli Laddpeter 
The Junior Bula Boys’ dream of qualifying for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup has ended after a 2-1 defeat to Tahiti in their final group match at the OFC Under-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa.
The Marika Rodu-coached side needed at least a draw to qualify for the semi-finals but was unable to recover after trailing 1-0 at halftime.
Abdullah Khairati scored Fiji’s lone goal, but Tahiti held on to secure the victory and a place in the semi-finals.
They started their campgain well with a 7-0 win over Vanuatu before falling 2-0 to defending champs New Zealand in their second game.
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