USA finish with possession, Freed tries to break through but the play dies on the sideline. FULLTIME.
Fiji 58-12
UNFORCED ERROR FIJI: Kevin Naiqama makes an unforced error.
Naiqama is denied his hat-trick again, he tried to straighten but is taken well, losing it in the process.
Fiji 58-12
PENALTY FIJI! Makelim with a big tackle to deny Milne. He held on too long though.
Fiji 58-12
UNFORCED ERROR UNITED STATES: Andrew Kneisly makes an unforced error.
It's that man Kneisly who drops it.
Fiji 58-12
INTERCEPT! The USA defense comes up big there. Now they're on offense.
Fiji 58-12
UNFORCED ERROR UNITED STATES: Andrew Kneisly makes an unforced error.
Knock on from the return by Kneisly.
Fiji 58-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION UNITED STATES: Conversion attempt by Bureta Faraimo successful.
A second kick for Faraimo. From the sideline, he walks in, and despite the wonky delivery, it is over!
Fiji 58-12
TRY UNITED STATES: Scored by Junior Vaivai. Kick to come.
USA are in! Some quick hands down the left saw Vaivai drive over.
Fiji 58-10
UNFORCED ERROR FIJI: Suliasi Vunivalu makes an unforced error.
Things are getting sloppy here. Vunivalu grasses a sitter.
Fiji 58-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Taane Milne successful.
Milne gets his second.
Fiji 58-6
TRY FIJI: Scored by Henry Raiwalui. Kick to come.
Kikau is running too hard and fast for the Hawks defenders. He got into open space, and sent Raiwalui away
Fiji 56-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Taane Milne unsuccessful.
Milne misses this time.
Fiji 52-6
TRY FIJI: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
Taane Milne has been everywhere tonight! He takes an intercept then flicks it back to Vunivalu to finish.
Fiji 52-6
UNFORCED ERROR FIJI: Kevin Naiqama makes an unforced error.
Once again Fiji breaks through, youngster Joe Lovodua finding space but the last pass to Naiqama goes astray..
Fiji 48-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Taane Milne successful.
Milne takes the tee now. Converts
Fiji 48-6
TRY FIJI: Scored by Viliame Kikau. Kick to come.
Fiji go for the old-school wrap around as Tui Kamikamica combined with Viliame Kikau for the latter to dive over.
Fiji 46-6
PENALTY FIJI! Dangerous tackle from Eichner.
Fiji 42-6
UNFORCED ERROR UNITED STATES: David Marando makes an unforced error.
then Marando drops it off the tap.
Fiji 42-6
PENALTY USA! Another whistle for the Hawks, as a bronx cheer goes up for Eddy Pettyborne crossing.
Fiji 42-6
UNFORCED ERROR FIJI: Viliame Kikau makes an unforced error.
SHOT! Eichner puts Kikau, who isn't a small man, on his back with a classic tackle. He forced an error as well.
Fiji 42-6
PENALTY USA!
Fiji 42-6
UNFORCED ERROR FIJI: Kevin Naiqama makes an unforced error.
Uate is having a night! He threw a beautiful cut-out ball to Montoya, who kicked inside for Naiqama, the fullback couldn't gather it in.
Fiji 42-6
UNFORCED ERROR UNITED STATES: Joe Eichner makes an unforced error.
They can't turn it into points though, as Eichner spills a short pass. Fiji scrum.
Fiji 42-6
UNFORCED ERROR FIJI: Taane Milne makes an unforced error.
Some extended possession for USA! Taane Milne couldn't gobble it up.
Fiji 42-6
There won't be a Brisbane Roar contract in the future of Vunakece. He couldn't trap the kick-off, so it rolled dead.
Fiji 42-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau successful.
Koroisau adds his fifth of the night.
Fiji 42-6
TRY FIJI: Scored by Jarryd Hayne. Kick to come.
Akuila Uate made the break with his footwork, Hayne backed up well and did the rest.
Fiji 40-6
PENALTY USA! High tackle from the first hit-up!
Fiji 36-6
Fiji has their first raid of the half, but Vunivalu's flick pass soars over the sideline.
Fiji 36-6
Fiji hold a commanding lead, can they go on with it? Let's see, up in Townsville.
Fiji 36-6
NO TRY - Junior Vaivai ruled to have touched the ball before he was back in the field of play so we go to HT at 36-6
Fiji 36-6
USA score through Junior Vaivai but on the advice of TJ Jon Stone we're checking it
Fiji 36-6
Andrew Kneisly goes off for a HIA test after collecting the elbow of Eloni Vunakece accidentally
Fiji 36-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau unsuccessful.
Api Koroisau's mixed game with the boot continues as he pushes the ball left of the posts
Fiji 36-6
TRY FIJI: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
Fiji managed to get six tries before Suliasi Vunivalu gets one - he runs through and leaves Corey Makelim in his wake
Fiji 36-6
UNFORCED ERROR UNITED STATES: Tui Samoa makes an unforced error.
Tui Samoa in good attacking position loses the ball
Fiji 32-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau successful.
Api Koroisau puts the conversion over from just left of the upright
Fiji 32-6
TRY FIJI: Scored by Kevin Naiqama. Kick to come.
Kevin Naiqama goes from dummy half beats two and gets through to score
Fiji 30-6
NO TRY - Steve Chiddy rules Montoya went into touch at the same time as he grounded the ball and the USA have a scrum
Fiji 26-6
It's a try-athon here in Townsville, Marcelo Montoya crosses Henry Perenara says TRY
Fiji 26-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION UNITED STATES: Conversion attempt by Bureta Faraimo successful.
Bureta Faraimo converts from close range
Fiji 26-6
TRY UNITED STATES: Scored by Matt Shipway. Kick to come.
Matt Shipway a veteran of the 2013 WC for the USA - Puts on a step and gets through the line and scores
Fiji 26-4
Henry Perenara gives the USA a much needed penalty
Fiji 26-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau successful.
Api Koroisau converts
Fiji 26-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau successful.
Api Koroisau converts
Fiji 24-0
TRY FIJI: Scored by Kane Evans. Kick to come.
Kane Evans bursts through the line and gets over on the last though looks to have suffered an arm injury
Fiji 22-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau unsuccessful.
Api Koroisau misses the conversion and hits the post
Fiji 18-0
TRY FIJI: Scored by Akuila Uate. Kick to come.
Akuila Uate gets the ball and dances through and scores
Fiji 18-0
Fiji again deep in attack after USA have put the ball out on the full
Fiji 14-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau successful.
Easiest kick of the night so far for Koroisau and he converts it
Fiji 14-0
TRY FIJI: Scored by Taane Milne. Kick to come.
The Fiji bati having their way with the USA Hawks defence - Taane Milne after scoring one and setting up one has his second of the night
Fiji 12-0
TRY FIJI: Scored by Kevin Naiqama. Kick to come.
K Naiq gets on the board, Milne looked to have Vunivalu on his outside unmarked but kicks inside and finds Kevin Naiqama who scores
Fiji 8-0
Kevin Naiqama could have Fiji's second but Henry Perenara needs Steve Chiddy to confirm it
Fiji 4-0
Good set for the USA, Kristian Freed finds touch 30m out from the Fiji
Fiji 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION FIJI: Conversion attempt by Apisai Koroisau unsuccessful.
Api Koroisau doesn't get the ball near the posts and touch judges wave it away
Fiji 4-0
TRY FIJI: Scored by Taane Milne. Kick to come.
Could be a long night for the Hawks - from the scrum the Fijians create an overlap - Vunivalu nearly gets there but offloads to Milne ho gets it down in the corner
Fiji 4-0
Big set in metres for Fiji with the last tackle kick coming off a USA player according to Henry Perenara so Fiji attack 25m out
0 all
With his customary "good luck boys" Henry Perenara calls time on and Fiji use the ball first in front of a very small crowd in Townsville
0 all
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Henry Perenara
Touch Judges: Jon Stone, Belinda Sharpe
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy
FIJI (58)
Tries: Taane Milne (2), Kevin Naiqama (2), Akuila Uate, Kane Evans, Suliasi Vunivalu (2), Jarryd Hayne, Viliame Kikau, Henry Raiwalui
Field Goals:
Conversions: Taane Milne (2/3), Apisai Koroisau (5/8)
Penalty Goals:
UNITED STATES (12)
Tries: Matt Shipway, Junior Vaivai
Field Goals:
Conversions: Bureta Faraimo (2/2)
Penalty Goals: