Fiji’s quarter-final dream in the 2015 Rugby World Cup is over.

But the Vodafone Flying Fijians fought hard for the full 80 minutes against a determined Welsh side.

They showed glimpses of what they are capable of achieving on the field.

Ben Volavola missed out on 2 kickable penalties which could have made a difference. The sole try by Vereniki Goneva had the Welsh men back peddling and ignited hope to the side.

But as expressed by captain Akapusi Qera after the game, “We lacked decision making in some areas and it cost us at the end of the day.”

Coach John McKee said “I’m very proud of our players today…the work we’ve put in up to today. Fiji can hold their heads high.”

In a span of 13 days, Fiji has played three of the top ranked teams in the Rugby World Cup competition.

@sun_fiji such a Brilliant effort made by the Fijian team today!! Am so proud of how much they have progressed since the last World Cup.. 🇫🇯

— Amorita Maharaj (@AmoMaharaj) October 1, 2015

@fijirugby Congrats on a great effort boys, in any other pool would have surely qualified for 1/4’s. Brave to the end, true Fijian spirit!

— Simon Raiwalui (@shanks16131) October 1, 2015

@fijirugby haven’t had the result but man no question of the effort & commitment fronting up to 3 big teams and to be still in it. Vinaboys

— Joe Rokocoko (@J_Rokocoko) October 1, 2015

Vinaka @fijirugby Amazing effort! #FlyingFijians #TosoViti 🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯

— Sailosi Tagicakibau (@losi11) October 1, 2015

No matter what anyone says… Hats off to @fijirugby for a great performance. Come leaps and bounds since 2011 #RWC2015

— Trent (@TrentKyle) October 1, 2015

Leaving the @MilleniumStad again hardly disappointed, but proud to be Fijian! Awesome heart once again to my @fijirugby brothers! #4Fiji 🌴

— Michael Tagicakibau (@MTAG09) October 1, 2015

Bravo to #FJI for denying #WAL bonus point & driving them to the edge during 2nd-half. @WalesRugby 23-13 @fijirugby #WALvFJI #RWC2015

— Patrick Yuen (@PatrickYuen_36) October 1, 2015

Well done Wales for a hard earned victory against a very impressive and entertaining @fijirugby. Exhilarating game of rugby. #RWC2015

— Brett Gosper (@brettgosper) October 1, 2015

Unreal @fijirugby 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

— Dylan Hartley (@DylanHartley) October 1, 2015

How ridiculous was that game? Wales emptied the tank again. If Fiji were in the Premiership, I’d buy a season ticket. 23-13.

— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) October 1, 2015

What a game.. Fiji counter so good. Wales playing into Fijis hands to many aimless kicks and keeping the game too l http://t.co/hgFOjnOSwi

— James O’Connor (@JamesOConnor832) October 1, 2015