Papua New Guinea 1-2 Solomon Islands in the World Cup Qual. OFC, round 3 at PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–D–L), scoring 8 and conceding 13.

Solomon Islands lost all 5 matches (L–L–L–L–L), scoring 2 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 9 times: Papua New Guinea 3 wins, Solomon Islands 5, 1 draw.