The Fiji under 19 cricket side have beaten Japan by seven wickets in their third match of the ICC EAP under 19 trophy tournament in Papua New Guinea.

But they still have a slim chance of progressing to the final, as they have 4 points from 3 games.

Fiji who are on bye today must beat Papua New Guinea tomorrow to have any chance of reaching the last two or hope that Japan upsets Vanuatu in tomorrow's encounter.

Papua New Guinea remains on top of the points table with 4 points after 2 games while Vanuatu is in second place with 4 points also playing 2 games.

The top two teams in this tournament will progress to the ICC Under 19 World Cup qualifier event.