After finishing Telekom S-League’s first round in the second position, Laugu United now have to deal with the absence of local star Gagame Feni who left the team to join Solomon Warriors – a transfer that upset Laugu supporters.
The team coached by Paul Kakai came to the pitch to show that they are still capable of fighting for a spot in the next OFC Champions League, but the first impression left by the team was not so good. Former Kossa’s forward Ian Paia headed the ball into the net to open the scoreboard for Laugu in the eleventh minute.
Real Kakamora’s forward Adrian Mara was fouled inside the box in the final minutes of the first half and team captain Paul Hiri scored from the penalty spot to equalize. Mara was the hero of the day as he scored a late goal to give his side a surprising win.
Real Kakamora players celebrating a goal – TSL Media
With this result, Real Kakamora reached the seventh position in the league table with fourteen points while Laugu are still in second with 23 points in eleven matches. You can check 2020 Telekom S-League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.
After a three-week break, Telekom S-League resumed this weekend with the opening matches of the second round of the season. Despite the break, it seems that some things are not going to change for the remainder of the season as Malaita Kingz lost their 11th match in a row.
It was a special match for youngster Charles Mani who was making his debut for Central Coast FC after spending a season in New Zealand – and he did not disappoint the fans as he debuted with a goal to help his side to beat Malaita Kingz by 4-0.
Charles Mani debuted with a goal for Central Coast FC – TSL Media
Besides Mani, youngsters Alex Kaku, Atana Fa’arodo Jr and Philip Ropa also scored once each in this victory, demonstrating once again that Central Coast’s power comes from youth. With this result, they reached the third position in the league table with 21 points in eleven matches.
On the other hand, Malaita Kingz’s calvary goes on, and the supporters of the team hope that the season will finish soon so that this shameful suffering will come to an end. You can check the current Telekom S-League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.
The 2020 Vodafone Premier League season came to an end as the final four matches of the season were contested this weekend – two on Saturday and two on Sunday – to decide the final positions in the tournament.
As it was previously reported, Nasinu were relegated after a heavy loss to Navua while Labasa defeated Ba by 2-1 at Subrail Park on Saturday. The final showdown was set for Sunday with two important matches that would decide the national champions
Lautoka and Rewa clashed at Churchill Park and Rewa had a clear mission: to win this match and cheer for a Suva’s defeat to clinch the national league for the first time ever. However this mission became a nightmare when Lautoka scored three goals in a row to set a 3-0 lead in the 30th minute.
Rewa did not give up: Mohammed Naizal scored in the 36th minute while the Delta Tigers scored four goals in the second half to beat their opponents by 5-3. However, it was not enough, as Suva were not defeated by Nadi at ANZ Stadium.
Hosts Suva had lots of opportunities to score but Nadi’s goalkeeper Vereti Dickson was the hero of the day by making important saves. Both teams went down to ten players in the second half when Suva’s captain Filipe Baravilala and Nadi’s Serupepeli Neikaci were sent off. After the final whistle, the score was a nil-nil draw and Suva clinched the national title for the fourth time: 1996, 1997, 2014 and 2020.
Suva and Rewa finished tied on top of the table with 27 points each, but the Capital City Boys were crowned champions because they had a bigger goal difference to deny Rewa’s first Premier League’s title. Both teams are set to represent Fiji at 2021 OFC Champions League. You can check all details about 2020 Vodafone Premier League by clicking here.
After a three-week break, Telekom S-League is back as the second round of the major football league from the Solomon Islands kicked-off this Saturday at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, the capital of the country.
The opening match of the day was contested between Honiara City and Marist. This match marked the debut of five players for Honiara City: Coleman Wasi, Joel Pakaliki, Joseph Kwaila’a, Junior Pitua and Lino Houaria. On the other hand, Marist’s head coach Patrick Miniti counted on regular starters like Abraham Iniga, Alfia Aunga, Ben Fox, Bobby Lesley, Dalton Saeni, Desmond Sanga and John Aeta.
Despite all efforts, the final score was a nil-nil draw. Marist’s forward Bobby Lesley had the biggest chance of the game, but he missed. With this result, Honiara City and Marist remained in 6th and 10th, respectively, in the league table.
Honiara City and Marist clashing at Lawson Tama Stadium – TSL Media
The second match of the day was a clash between Kossa FC and Southern United. Both teams had big news in the starting eleven as Himson Teleda, Leon Lekezoto and Richard Hiromana were debuting for Kossa while Prince Pue, Ronnie Mani and Steve Maelasi were debuting for Southern.
Youngster Alford Kanahanimae stole the ball from an opponent and passed to Augustine Halumwane who opened the scoreboard for Southern in the 22nd minute. Kossa did not have much time to react as Kanahanimae stole another ball to start a counter attack finished by Mike Foai who extended the lead after a good assist by Halumwane.
Southern United players celebrating a goal against Kossa FC – TSL Media
Kanahanimae was on fire defensively. The 18-year-old stole another ball in the 42nd minute to start a counter attack that was brilliantly finished by Foai who scored his second goal in the game. Southern United were having a marvelous afternoon and debutant Steve Maelasi found the net in the beginning of the second half to put his side ahead by four goals.
Kossa’s only goal of the day was scored by Innocent Sinahanua. At the final whistle, the score was 4-1 in favour of Southern United. Both teams are tied in the ladder with twelve points each. You can check the current Telekom S-League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.
After a 3-0 win in the first leg of the promotion play-off, Nadroga faced Bua at Lawaqa Park to decide which side would be promoted to the next season of Vodafone Premier League, the top tier league from Fiji.
Nadroga had all favouritism to win this match while Bua had to fight against all odds to be promoted – and the odds were right. Charles Williams scored from inside the 6-yard-box to open the scoreboard for Nadroga in the 19th minute while Taniela Raubula headed the ball into the net in the final minute of the first half to put the Stallions ahead by 2-0.
Discouragement seized Bua, that needed to score six goals to secure a place in the Premier League. Things got even worse for the orange team when Taniela Raubula scored his second goal of the day to put Nadroga head by three goals. At the final whistle, the score was 3-0 in favour of the Stallions that secured a spot in 2021 Vodafonre Premier League.
Nadroga players celebrating Vodafone Senior League’s title – Fiji FA Media
Nadroga are back to the top tier league from Fiji after being relegated in 2016. It was a marvelous year for the team coached by Johnny Williams as they won Vodafone Senior League and Inter-District Championship and finished the season unbeaten. You can check more information about 2020 Vodafone Senior League by clicking here.
Navua and Nasinu clashed at Uprising Resort Ground in the fourteenth and final matchweek of 2020 Vodafone Premier League, the top tier league from Fiji. It was a do or die match for both sides as the loser of this match would be relegated.
Nasinu were fighting against the odds as the team coached by Tagi Vonolagi was the bottom placed side with only eight points and they had the mission of beating Navua at their home – and they failed. Brian Charitar scored a hat-trick to put Navua ahead by 3-0 while Waisiki Ravouvou scored for Nasinu in the final minutes of the first half.
Navua scored three goals in the first half – Fiji FA Media
Despite the late goal in the first half, Nasinu could not have a big reaction as Mannav Permal scored for Navua in the first minute of the second half. Monit Chand, Mosese Balenagaga and youngster Thomas Dunn also scored once each to seal Navua’s victory by 7-1.
This impressive win secured a spot in 2021 Vodafone Premier League. On the other hand, Nasinu felt the bitter taste of relegation after remaining in the top tier league of Fijian football for two seasons. You can check all details about 2020 Vodafone Premier League by clicking here.
Already qualified for 2021 OFC Champions League, Galaxy FC and Malampa Revivors clashed at Korman Stadium in Port Vila to decide which side would lift VFF National Super League’s trophy this year.
Both sides reached the National League’s final for the second straight year. While Malampa Revivors were looking to win the national title for the second year in a row, Galaxy wanted to be national champions for the first time in their history.
It was a special match for two players: Andre Batick and Tasso Jeffery. Currently playing for Galaxy, both helped Malampa Revivors to win the national league last year. Moreover, it was the first time that both played against the Revivors.
Powerful striker Kensi Tangis found the net in the third minute of the game while his teammate Andre Batick extended Galaxy’s lead in the 25th minute. Despite all their efforts, Malampa Revivors failed to stop Tangis, who scored Galaxy’s third goal in the first half.
Batick (left) and Tangis (right)
Revivors’ head coach Steven Varegali tried to change the course of the match in the first minutes of the second half when Ismael Edward and Michel Soksok left the pitch to be replaced by Reginal Ravo and Jean-Claude Batick. However, these changes have not brought results and Varegali saw his former player Andre Batick scoring again for Galaxy.
The fifth and final goal of the match was netted by Kensi Tangis who scored a hat-trick. At the final whistle, the score was 5-0 in favour of Galaxy that lifted VFF National Super League’s trophy for the first time ever.
Galaxy players celebrating the title – Vanuatu Sports News
Galaxy received a prize of 1 million Vatu (local currency) for the national title, while Malampa Revivors received 500,000 Vatu for finishing second. In the third place play-off match, LL Echo smashed RueRue by 6-0 to win the 200,000 Vatu prize. John Well Wohale scored four goals while Albert Nemaiah and Peter Kauh scored once each.
Kensi Tangis (Galaxy) and John Well Wohale (LL Echo) finished the tournament with five goals scored each while Andre Batick (Galaxy) and Melkyzedeck Gasi (RueRue) scored four goals each. You can check more information about 2020 VFF National Super League by clicking here.
One of the most prolific strikers from Oceania is back home! Tony Kaltack, who recently turned 24, officially rejoined Erakor Golden Star for the next football season in Vanuatu.
Despite being with the team in the past months, Kaltack was unavailable to play in official matches once his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) was not with Erakor. His last official appearance was on 14 December 2019 at Solomon Islands’ Telekom S-League when he was playing for local powerhouse Solomon Warriors.
Tony Kaltack – OFC Media
Kaltack is not the only player back at the club, as Jacques Wanemut and Jason Thomas are also confirmed in the squad for next season. With these three players, Erakor Golden Star are strong enough to be one of the great forces in national football in the 2020-21 season.
Jacques Wanemut and Jason Thomas are back to Erakor Golden Star for the next PVFA Premier League season. The important duo is returning to the team after spending one season away.
Thomas is finally cleared to play officially for Erakor Golden Star after playing 2020 OFC Champions League for Fijian side Lautoka; Wanemut was part of Ifira Black Bird’ squad last season. The arrival of these two players is a major boost for the team.
JasnoThomas (left) and Jacques Wanemut (right) are back to Erakor Golden Star – Erakor Golden Star Media
Thomas is a regular starter at Vanuatu National Team while Wanemut played two international matches from 2015 to 2016. Both players were part of Vanuatu’s squad at 2016 OFC Nations Cup. You can check more information about football in Vanuatu by clicking here.
After finishing 2019-20 PVFA Premier League in third place, Tafea FC are now looking for new players to strengthen their squad for next season. After signing with 23-year-old forward Bob Issac, it was announced that Daniel Alick has joined Tafea FC as well.
Alick is one of the most talented goalkeepers from Vanuatu. He was part of the historical squad that played 2017 U-20 World Cup and he also represented his country at OFC Olympic Qualifiers held in Fiji last year.
Daniel Alick playing for Vanuatu U-23 at 2019 OFC Olympic Qualifiers – OFC Media
With his arrival, Tafea now have two great goalkeepers: Daniel Alick and James Iamar. However, it is not known if Iamar is going to stay with the team for the next season. You can check more information about football in Vanuatu by clicking here.
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