Cook Islands v Papua New Guinea | Group Stage | OFC U-16 Men's Championship 2025 | Highlights

In the opening match of Group A, Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands played to a tense draw. Although Papua New Guinea largely dominated the game, they fell behind early in the second half when Cook Islands' substitute, Joseph Rua, found the back of the net. However, Papua New Guinea's relentless pressure ultimately paid off. John Millis scored a late equalizer in the 76th minute, securing a hard-fought point for his team despite having missed numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match.