Fiji secured a convincing 3-1 victory over the Solomon Islands in their MSG Prime Minister's Cup clash on December 21, 2024. The match result sees Fiji start their tournament campaign with an impressive win against a regional rival. Fiji took an early lead and maintained their intensity, adding a second goal to take a commanding advantage into halftime. The Solomon Islands pulled a goal back early in the second half to create a tense period, but Fiji restored their two-goal cushion to seal the points. The performance demonstrated Fiji's attacking quality and composure under pressure. This win is a major boost for Fiji's hopes in the competition, while the Solomon Islands must regroup defensively ahead of their next group match.