Papua New Guinea edged Solomon Islands 2-3 in a thrilling MSG PM Cup encounter on December 18th, 2024. The match, kicking off at 12:00, was a five-goal thriller that saw Papua New Guinea claim a vital victory in the regional tournament. This result gives PNG a strong start to their campaign and deals an early blow to the Solomon Islands' hopes. The match process was undoubtedly action-packed, with both teams trading blows and the lead potentially changing hands. Papua New Guinea's resilience to score three away goals was the decisive factor, with their attackers finding a way past the Solomon Islands defense on crucial occasions. For the home side, scoring twice but conceding three will be a major disappointment, and they must now regroup quickly to keep their tournament dreams alive in the next group fixture.