New Caledonia continued their dominant run with an 8-0 demolition of Cook Islands in the Pacific Games on November 24, 2023. The one-sided result underlined New Caledonia's status as one of the tournament favorites, with their attack in ruthless form. New Caledonia scored early and often, overwhelming the Cook Islands defense with pace and precision to build an insurmountable halftime lead. The victory all but secured New Caledonia's place in the knockout stages with a superior goal difference. For Cook Islands, the heavy defeat was a setback after their previous win.