Welcome to the match between Papua New Guinea and Cyprus

1'

Fitzroy Snyder tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Omega Angelopoulos intercepted but couldn't control.

3'

Rastus Prisco passed the ball to Xyst Vasil, Xyst Vasil picked up on the ball before Korbin Martell could reach it.

Xyst Vasil passed it long to Rastus Prisco, Rastus Prisco took possession of the ball before Mahu Ferede could cut it out.

Ilisoni Agir executed a block tackle on Rastus Prisco before Rastus Prisco attempted to deliver the ball.

4'

Mahu Ferede attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Cyril Carras.

5'

Hokianga Haare tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Omega Angelopoulos had no problem in intercepting the ball.

6'

Mahu Ferede tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Cyril Carras.

7'

Mahu Ferede tried to play it past Demetrius Patras but Demetrius Patras robbed Mahu Ferede.

9'

Anacletus Melis tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Aminiasi Ahipene cleared the ball to safety.

11'

Mahu Ferede tried to chip the ball forward but The ball struck Xyst Vasil.

13'

Xyst Vasil directed the ball to Rastus Prisco, Rastus Prisco latched onto the ball before Mahu Ferede could intercept.

Rastus Prisco went by the challenge of Korbin Martell .

Rastus Prisco tried to play it past Mahu Ferede but Mahu Ferede dispossessed Rastus Prisco.

14'

Demetrius Patras passed along the floor for Anacletus Melis to pick it up, Anacletus Melis took possession of the ball before Aminiasi Ahipene could intercept.

Anacletus Melis dribbled past Mahu Ferede.

Anacletus Melis tried to curl one in from medium range. Aminiasi Ahipene failed to block the shot.

But Anacletus Melis scooped it well over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

18'

Fitzroy Snyder tried to play it past Orestes Drivas but Orestes Drivas took the ball away from Fitzroy Snyder .

19'

Mahu Ferede stepped up to take the freekick. Mahu Ferede was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

20'

Te-Kori Vunibaka whipped in the freekick. But Te-Kori Vunibaka put it wide of the goal.

21'

Endemongo Fatani played a great ball for Te-Kori Vunibaka, Te-Kori Vunibaka picked up on the ball before Cyril Carras could intercept.

Te-Kori Vunibaka shielded the ball from Xyst Vasil and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

Brilliantly saved by Timothy Petras!.

22'

Rastus Prisco could not stop a confident Mahu Ferede going past him.

Mahu Ferede tried to cross into the box but The ball bounced off Demetrius Patras.

23'

Korbin Martell tried to take the ball past Cyril Carras but Cyril Carras cleanly tackled the ball.

24'

Anacletus Melis tried to skip past the challenge of Aminiasi Ahipene but Anacletus Melis lost the ball to Aminiasi Ahipene's block tackle.

26'

Ilisoni Agir gave the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

Mahu Ferede showed Cyril Carras a clean set of heels.

Mahu Ferede hit the ball forward to Mahu Ferede, Mahu Ferede took possession of the ball before Xyst Vasil could intercept.

Mahu Ferede tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Cyril Carras.

28'

Mahu Ferede had shrugged off the challenge of Cyril Carras and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

But Mahu Ferede couldn't direct it goalwards ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

29'

Mahu Ferede got past Demetrius Patras with ease.

Mahu Ferede supplied a float cross, Anacletus Melis stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mahu Ieremia got ahead of Avel Papalia to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Endemongo Fatani found a gap and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Zoello Milas failed to charge down the shot.

Timothy Petras tried to save but he couldn ... Endemongo Fatani scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Papua New Guinea 1 - 0 Cyprus

30'

Demetrius Patras picked up Anacletus Melis's excellent ball, Aminiasi Ahipene couldn't cut out the pass.

Demetrius Patras tried to square the ball from the wing but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Mahu Ferede.

31'

Xyst Vasil twisted past Mahu Ferede.

Xyst Vasil tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Korbin Martell found himself in the way of the ball.

35'

Xyst Vasil surged past Korbin Martell !.

Xyst Vasil failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Mahu Ferede.

36'

Xyst Vasil tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Korbin Martell .

38'

Mahu Ferede hit the ball forward to Te-Kori Vunibaka, Te-Kori Vunibaka latched onto the ball before Cyril Carras could reach it.

Te-Kori Vunibaka skipped past Xyst Vasil.

Te-Kori Vunibaka dribbled past Cyril Carras.

Te-Kori Vunibaka aimed for the top corner but Zoello Milas made the clearance.

39'

Xyst Vasil found an opportunity to score from long range but Mahu Ferede made a crucial intervention!.

42'

Mahu Ferede stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Cyril Carras.

43'

Zoello Milas played a great ball for Anacletus Melis, Aminiasi Ahipene couldn't cut out the pass.

Vicious shot by Anacletus Melis for the top corner from distance. Mahu Ferede wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Alevina Uleki wan't fast enough to make the save ... Anacletus Melis scored a superb effort !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Papua New Guinea 1 - 1 Cyprus

44'

Xyst Vasil tried to play a long ball but it was intercepted by Ilisoni Agir.

45'

Avel Papalia sprinted past Korbin Martell .

Avel Papalia jinked past Aminiasi Ahipene.

Avel Papalia tried an audacious shot on goal but Te-Kori Vunibaka hoofed the ball clear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Papua New Guinea maintained 54% of possession and 46% for Cyprus. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Demetrius Patras tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Aminiasi Ahipene.

47'

Fitzroy Snyder easily got past the challenge of Orestes Drivas.

Fitzroy Snyder hit towards goal from 25 yards out but the shot clattered off Omega Angelopoulos.

49'

Rastus Prisco tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

50'

Fitzroy Snyder put some curve on the shot from long range but Omega Angelopoulos made the clearance.

51'

Zoello Milas tried to pass the ball forward but Mahu Ferede made it first to the ball and intercepted.

52'

Zoello Milas dribbled past Korbin Martell .

Zoello Milas stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Mahu Ferede blocked it.

53'

Mahu Ferede tried his luck from 30 yards. Demetrius Patras failed to charge down the shot.

But Mahu Ferede sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

55'

Mahu Ferede tried to use his skill to go past Demetrius Patras but Mahu Ferede lost the ball to Demetrius Patras.

57'

Mahu Ferede attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Anacletus Melis.

58'

Mahu Ferede made a good pass to Aminiasi Ahipene, Aminiasi Ahipene trapped the ball nicely before Demetrius Patras could intercept.

Aminiasi Ahipene played a lovely ball for Mahu Ferede, Anacletus Melis tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mahu Ferede held up the ball, evading the challenge of Demetrius Patras and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Mahu Ferede ... He should have hit the target at least.

59'

Orestes Drivas played a wonderful ball for Avel Papalia, the ball was picked up by Avel Papalia before Hokianga Haare could intercept.

Avel Papalia tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Fitzroy Snyder .

60'

Hokianga Haare dribbled past Cyril Carras.

Hokianga Haare stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Xyst Vasil intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

62'

Mahu Ferede tried to twist past Xyst Vasil but it failed.

65'

Anacletus Melis lifted the ball towards Plutus Patera in the area, Plutus Patera brought the ball under control superbly before Aminiasi Ahipene could reach it.

Plutus Patera made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Te-Kori Vunibaka.

67'

Anacletus Melis dribbled past Aminiasi Ahipene.

Anacletus Melis was pressed by Mahu Ferede but he evaded the challenge and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But Anacletus Melis sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a poor effort from Anacletus Melis. He was lacking match sharpness.

69'

Xyst Vasil faked a pass then cut Korbin Martell in a different direction.

Xyst Vasil tried to curl one in from medium range but Mahu Ferede cleared the ball.

70'

Mahu Ferede knocked a lovely ball for Ilisoni Agir, the ball was picked up by Ilisoni Agir before Anacletus Melis could reach it.

Ilisoni Agir powered past Cyril Carras!.

Ilisoni Agir played a lovely ball for Korbin Martell , Avel Papalia couldn't cut out the pass.

Korbin Martell had a crack at goal but the shot clattered off Zoello Milas.

71'

Ilisoni Agir directed the ball nicely to Korbin Martell , Demetrius Patras failed to intercept the pass.

Korbin Martell tried to pass the ball forward but it was intercepted by Anacletus Melis.

73'

Plutus Patera gave the corner straight to the opposition.

75'

Xyst Vasil dribbled past Korbin Martell .

Xyst Vasil bent it from medium range. Mahu Ferede didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

77'

Fitzroy Snyder moved the ball forward for Hokianga Haare, Hokianga Haare took possession of the ball before Omega Angelopoulos could cut it out.

Block tackle from Orestes Drivas, easily dispossessing Hokianga Haare before Hokianga Haare attempted to pass the ball.

78'

Fitzroy Snyder tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Omega Angelopoulos.

81'

Xyst Vasil hit a speculative long-range shot past Korbin Martell .

Alevina Uleki did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

83'

The referee showed Aminiasi Ahipene a yellow card.

Xyst Vasil dribbled confidently past Korbin Martell .

Xyst Vasil played a perfect pass for Avel Papalia, the ball was picked up by Avel Papalia before Mahu Ferede could cut it out.

Avel Papalia found himself with plenty of time and had a go on goal. Te-Kori Vunibaka didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Alevina Uleki was rooted to the spot ... Avel Papalia found the net !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Papua New Guinea 1 - 2 Cyprus

84'

Anacletus Melis took the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

86'

Omega Angelopoulos tried to feed the high ball but it was intercepted by Aminiasi Ahipene.

88'

Xyst Vasil tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Korbin Martell closed in and intercepted the ball.

89'

Mahu Ferede fed the ball forward to Korbin Martell , Korbin Martell took it in his stride before Cyril Carras could intercept.

Korbin Martell made a pass to Mahu Ferede, Mahu Ferede took it in his stride before Xyst Vasil could reach it.

Mahu Ferede made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Avel Papalia.

90'

Anacletus Melis attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Aminiasi Ahipene.

91'

Mahu Ferede hit it long to Mahu Ferede, Cyril Carras couldn't cut it.

Mahu Ferede lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and took a shot. Zoello Milas didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Timothy Petras managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

92'

Fitzroy Snyder hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Omega Angelopoulos approached too late to block it.

Fitzroy Snyder put it horribly wide ... It was an epic miss.

End Match Papua New Guinea 1 - 2 Cyprus