The Fiji Pearls were outclassed by Tonga Tala in their second Vodafone Oceania Netball World Cup Qualifier match tonight.
The Pearls were beaten 59-29.
Tonga was ruthless from the start, winning the first quarter by 15-3 and then edged Fiji 33-8 in the second quarter.
Fiji made some changes in the third quarter but it was not enough as Tonga put on more points to lead 48-18.
The Pearls managed to push back in the final quarter but the margin was too wide.
The Tongan supporters turned up in numbers to support their side and it was a festive atmosphere at the Vodafone Arena.
In another result, Cook Islands beat PNG 66-48.
The Pearls will be on a bye tomorrow and prepare to meet Samoa at 7.30pm Friday.
