The Labasa Women’s team scored a penalty in the final ten minutes to earn a vital point against tournament debutants Auckland United in the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara.

Both teams were tied nil-all at halftime.

Vanisha Kumar scored for Fiji while Bree Johnson scored for New Zealand.

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Auckland United scored in the 63rd minute however Labasa were set up to catch them on the break to earn points.

Auckland United had a great opportunity to take the lead just before the half-time break when they were awarded an indirect free-kick in the box after Selai Tikoisuva picked up a back pass.

Labasa will face Veitogo in their second pool match tomorrow.