The eighth gameweek of Port Vila Premier League brought many surprises that can change the league’s conjecture. Scroll down and check what happened in this matchweek!
ERAKOR GOLDEN STAR 1-1 TUPUJI IMERE
In a very tough match that both teams tried to win, Erakor and Tupuji drew by 1-1. Toukone opened the scoreboard for Erakor in the second half but Jason Tari managed to tie for Tupuji.
Erakor’s goalkeeper Daniel Alick missed this match due to work commitments. Team captain’s Jackson Tasso also did not play. On the other hand, Elkington Molivakarua managed to arrive in the stadium during the second half to strengthen Tupuji Imere.
Tupuji Imere is now in the last position with just five points in eight matches. Erakor is in fourth with eleven points.
GALAXY 4-1 YATEL
After missing some games due to an injury, Kensi Tangis came back to Galaxy FC and scored a brace to help his team to overcome Yatel in Port Vila Stadium. His return is an important thing for the team because they have been struggling to score in the past weeks – “He is very strong and plays well inside the box” said brazilian player Gabriel about Tangis.
Gabriel and Roberson scored the other Galaxy’s goals in the match while Mansen Jacob netted for Yatel. Galaxy is now with fourteen points in the third position.
IFIRA BLACK BIRD 0-1 MAUWIA
Ladies and gentlemen, Mauwia finally won and Ifira finally lost in Port Vila Premier League. Vulu Esau scored the winning goal for Mauwia. The bad news for the Reds comes from the defense: Alfred Adams, a key player for Mauwia, got injured in this match.
Ifira Black Bird fought bravely but they could not avoid the loss. They had two goals canceled by the referees and it may have affected them in the match. Anyway they managed to put some pressure on Mauwia but it was not enough.
This result pulled Mauwia away from the last position in the league standings.
TAFEA 1-1 SIA-RAGA
Tafea stepped on the grass aware that a victory would put them in the lead because Ifira Black Bird lost to Mauwia. Tafea opened the scoreboard with a goal scored by Malakai Andrew in the late minutes of first half but Nadji Simon tied the match in the second half.
The difference to Ifira is just two points now, but players know that they should have scored one more goal this Saturday – “We missed some of our chances […] We should won to get closer to Ifira” said Tafea’s defender Junior Felix.
Sia-Raga remains in the sixth position with nine points.
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