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Papua New Guinea may have suffered a 9-0 defeat to open their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign but, clichéd though it may seem, merely participating was a victory of sorts. Major sporting events are rare in this part of the world, and Papua New Guinea can now claim to be the first Oceania nation,…

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2016 hosts Papua New Guinea were defeated 9-0 in their debut against Brazil at a packed Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby overnight. Brazil’s Gabi Nunes, Brena and Yasmim completed two attempts each, while Duda, Katrine and Geyse were also on the scoresheet. The South American heavyweights scored after…