Fiji hammered 8-0 by Korea Republic

Team Fiji men’s soccer side was hammered 8-0 by Korea Republic in their first ever game at the Summer Olympics. 

Fiji played well in the first half as the score line stood at 1-0 at half time, however it all went downhill for Fiji in the second half.

Korea Republic started with a high tempo game as they tested Fiji goalkeeper, Simione Tamanisau twice in the first five minutes. 

Tamanisau made four good saves before he was finally beaten after the Fijian defenders mistimed a cross and the Koreans took advantage of that. 

Korea Republic was awarded a penalty in the 38th minute but their attempt was off the post.

In the second half the experience and the fitness level of the Koreans showed as they made light work of Fiji.

Korea Republic scored their second goal in the 61st minute, their third and fourth goals were scored in the 63rd minute, their fifth goal in the 72nd minute, their sixth goal came in the 77th minute, the seventh and eight goals came in the added time of the game.

Fiji play their second game against Mexico at 4am Monday.

Meanwhile Fiji’s pool opponents, Germany and Mexico drew 2-all this morning.

Hosts Brazil and South Africa drew nil-all, Iraq and Denmark also drew nil-all while Honduras beat Algeria 3-2.
 
Portugal beat Argentina 2-0. 

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