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Fiji into World Cup semi-finals after defeating Samoa

Fiji has advanced into the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup with a 22-4 victory over Samoa.The eventual winners enjoyed a dominant first period, with three goals from Waisale Naiqama and a try from Aaron Groom moving them into a comprehensive lead with 33 minutes on the clock.Naigama extended that advantage to 14-0 moments later when he registered Fiji's second try of the match, leaving Samoa with a mountain to claim in the second period.Samoa finally opened their tally after 58 minutes with a try from Antonio Winterstein.However, Naiqama continued to impress in the latter stages for Fiji as his fourth goal arrived after 70 minutes.