Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands | Qualifying | OFC U-16 Women's Championship 2025 | Highlights

A late penalty converted by captain Metuamaru Arere salvaged a draw for the Cook Islands against Papua New Guinea in their opening match of the competition. Papua New Guinea had taken an early lead through Anjelika Raminai, and despite several near misses to extend their advantage and a strong response from the Cook Islands in the second half, including multiple saves from PNG's goalkeeper Helina George, the hosts finally found their equalizer in the dying moments from the penalty spot, leaving both teams with a point and everything to play for in the remaining matches against American Samoa.