DayTwo ofthe NationsCup ended yesterday asthPNG Pepes went down by a mere point to Singapore.
Singapore managed to upsePNG 44-43.
Beth sides exchanged goal for goal inthe opening quarter with only a point difference.
The evenly-contested match saw both sides drawn 23-all at half time howevePNG could not fend offtheir rivals.
Co Captain Maleta Roberts and Tiata Beldwin were a strong force forPNG intheir shooting circle.
Roberts netted 10 out of 12 attempts while Beldwin attempted 45 shots sinking 33.
DespitPNG gaining a slight advantage inthe final period, Singapore stayed focused when it mattered to nudge ahead inthe dying seconds.
PNG isthe highest ranked country inthe tournament on 18th and will need a win whenthey take on Uganda intheir next match.
Uganda who do not have a ranking due to lack of international exposure surprisedthe Republic of Ireland yesterday beatingthem 54-41.
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