This Thursday marked the start of the third matchday of football in Port Vila’s top-tier league in Vanuatu. Yatel FC celebrated their first victory in the league this season as they surpassed the newcomers in the top-tier Seveners United by the scoreline of 3-1; the match was played at Port Vila Municipal Stadium. All goalsContinue reading “Yatel collects first victory of the season as they best Seveners United”
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Raphael Le’ai: 50 goals as a senior player
The still only 17-year-old Solomon Islands football star Raphael Le’ai reached an impressive milestone in the past weekend when his side Henderson Eels draw against Central Coast by 1-1: the teenager scored his 50 goals a senior player. The youngster got recognition in Oceania after guiding his country to their first ever appearance in aContinue reading “Raphael Le’ai: 50 goals as a senior player”
Ilisoni Lolaivalu: the man of the moment!
Labasa has some important players in its current squad; the Babasiga Lions are known for producing Roy Krishna and many other important players throughout its football history. Currently, the likes of Antonio Tuivuna and Taniela Waqa might get interest from the fans – Tuivuna played both FIFA U20 World Cup and Olympics while Waqa isContinue reading “Ilisoni Lolaivalu: the man of the moment!”
Fiji FACT semi-final stage set
The proceedings of the group stage are done in Fiji – the last football tourmanent of the year heads to its semi-final stage to be played this Saturday (28th Sep) at Subrail Park in Labasa. Despite the heavy conditions of the pitch, all matches went ahead as normal and four districts are qualified for theContinue reading “Fiji FACT semi-final stage set”
Fiji FACT: Labasa sends Ba home with an emphatic win at Subrail Park
Labasa did what it was necessary for them to seal a spot at the semi-final stage of 2020 edition of Fiji FACT. Playing at home with an enthusiastic home crowd support, the Babasiga Lions seemed always stronger than Ba throughtout the 90 minutes of play. The important Ilisoni Lolaivalu sent the fans into delirium asContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Labasa sends Ba home with an emphatic win at Subrail Park”
Lautoka says goodbye to Fiji FACT despite narrow win against Suva
Lautoka could not win by the necessary margin and they are out of the Fiji FACT; the team coached by Anginesh Prasad managed to grab an impressive victory over the national champions Suva, but they needed a three-goal margin and the final result was not enough for them. Joela Biuvanua saved the first chance ofContinue reading “Lautoka says goodbye to Fiji FACT despite narrow win against Suva”
Rewa demolishes Nasinu to confirm spot at Fiji FACT semi-finals
The current champions of Battle of Giants gave no chances at all for Tagi Vonolagi’s Nasinu side. The Delta Tigers did not need to field players such as Tevita Waranaivalu to beat Nasinu by 7-0 in a muddy Subrail Park at the third matchday of Fiji FACT group stage. Nasinu started finishing first to theContinue reading “Rewa demolishes Nasinu to confirm spot at Fiji FACT semi-finals”
Avinesh Suwamy’s brace sends Nadi to Fiji FACT semi-final stage
The experienced Avinesh Suwamy was once again the decisor for Nadi; this time against Navua at Fiji FACT group stage matchday three. Despite the favouritism, it was Navua who took the lead thanks to a goal of the veteran player Seveci Rokotakala at the 23th minute of play. Minutes later, the same Seveci Rokotakala commitedContinue reading “Avinesh Suwamy’s brace sends Nadi to Fiji FACT semi-final stage”
Fiji FACT: Labasa heads to decisive match against Ba after win against Nasinu
The Babasiga Lions did not have only to deal with Tagi Vonolagi’s Nasinu men as the muddy conditions of Subrail Park were a real obstacle for them to display their normal football style. Ronil Lal and his players knew they were forced to win if they wanted to continue with chances to reach the semi-finalsContinue reading “Fiji FACT: Labasa heads to decisive match against Ba after win against Nasinu”
Henderson Eels unable to beat Central Coast at Telekom S-League
The current top-tabled team of Solomon Islands’ S-League could not surpass the young squad of Central Coast FC. Led by important players such as Boni Pride and Anthony Talo, Henderson Eels scored first through the youngster Raphael Le’ai, but could not defend their lead until the final whistle. The newcomers in the national league CentralContinue reading “Henderson Eels unable to beat Central Coast at Telekom S-League”
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