Papua New Guinea secured a vital 1-0 victory over the Solomon Islands in the MSG Prime Minister's Cup on November 13, 2025. The narrow win provided crucial points for the host nation in the tournament standings. The match's decisive moment came from a well-worked team move finished calmly by a Papua New Guinea forward in the second half, breaking the deadlock in a closely fought contest. The Solomon Islands pressed for an equalizer but found the host defense in determined form, with the goalkeeper making a key late save to preserve the clean sheet. This result immediately boosted Papua New Guinea's position in the group, applying pressure on their rivals. The Papua New Guinea manager praised his team's discipline and fighting spirit, while the Solomon Islands coach lamented his side's inability to convert their periods of possession into goals.