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Telekom S-League: Raphael Le’ai brace gives win for Eels against Warriors as Real Kakamora beats Marist

The Sunday of football in Solomon Islands was thrilling for the local fans – the Lawson Tama Stadium was full of supporters for the most important match so far of the Telekom S-League season and a very interesting clash between Real Kakamora and Marist – but certainly, the fans were eager to see the clash of titants between Henderson Eels and the current national champions Solomon Warriors.

Adrian Mara continued his amazing goalscoring for Real Kakamora as the striker scored the winner for his side in the second half against Marist. But Kakamora had to fight as Bobby Lesley opened the scoreline for Marist in the first half, but still before the half time break Paul Hiri equalised for Kakamora. With this important win Kakamora jumped to the sixth place leaving Marist just behind at the seventh.

In the most important match of the day the bright of the 17-year-old diamond Raphael Le’ai had shone even brigther as the striker scored both goals in the very important win of his Henderson Eels against Solomon Warriors.

Le’ai opened the account in the first minutes of the match to give an early lead for Eels, but still in the first half Warriors managed to equalise through a well-taken penalty kick by the experienced Judd Molea – unfortunately for Eels and the midfielder Arnold Maeluma that tried to clear a ball inside the penalty box with a bicycle kick but the ball ended up touching his arm to gift Warriors a clear penalty opportunity.

But in the second half Eels managed to find a winner; this time Warriors gifted a penalty for their opponents after a clear foul inside the box. Raphael Le’ai stepped up and made no mistake with a strong kick giving no chances for Warriors’ stopper Abraham Bird.

Eels managed to control the game until the final whistle to confirm a very important win in the process. Now the men commanded by Eddie Marahare are five points ahead Warriors in the table – continuing as the first-placed side in the run. Warriors played five matches in the season so far while Eels played six, giving the current champions a great chance to reduce the point difference to Eels if they are able to win their match that is still to be played.

You can see the current table, results and top scorers for the Telekom S-League 2020 season by visiting the competition’s session in our site.

Sairusi Nalaubu: the new Vodafone Premier League top scorer

Sairusi Nalaubu is being a key man for the Capital City Boys in their run at the Fijian Vodafone Premier League. All the last seven goals scored by Suva in the national league were scored by the same man: Nalaubu – he is the man of the moment of Fijian football.

Nalaubu is not playing well only for his side at the Vodafone Premier League, the striker was also Suva’s top goalscorer in the recent Battle of Giants tournament held in Lautoka where his side ended up beaten by Rewa in the grand final match.

The only 23-year-old player is now the top scorer of the Vodafone Premier League as he scored in Suva’s latest match against Lautoka. Despite his goal, Suva was not able to win Lautoka at ANZ Stadium, but the team returned to the second-place in the national league with the point earned from this match – but now they are four points away the top-tabled Rewa.

With his goal Nalaubu surpassed Avinesh Suwamy in the ‘Golden Boot’ race with only more four games remaining in the season. If the striker can continue his fantastic the golden boot will be consequence – and certainly getting the attention of Fiji national team Flemming Serritslev for a possible call up in a near future.

Rewa extends lead at the top of Vodafone Premier League as they beat Nadi

The Delta Tigers fans can feel a little bit more closer to their first ever national league title as they surpassed Nadi at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori by 2-1. Rewa is now four points up in the table ahead of second-placed Suva and third-placed side Ba.

The game started well for the team coached by Marika Rodu – Tevita Waranaivalu opened the account for Rewa with a goal in the first half. Nadi was able to find an equaliser still in the first 45 minutes of the match through a goal scored by the veteran midfielder Ame Votoniu.

Rewa and Nadi clashed at Ratu Cakobau Park – *Fiji FA Media*

The first half ended in an 1-1 draw, but Rewa found their winner still in the early stages of the final part of the match thanks to a goal of the Fijian international Peniame Drova. Nadi, captained by the legend Avinesh Suwamy, tried their best to find another equaliser in the late stages of the game, but Rewa’s defensive system managed to keep the danger out of the target. As Suwamy was unable to score today and Suva’s striker Sairusi Nalaubu scored his side goal in the 1-1 draw against Lautoka, the Nadi’s midfielder lost the first place in the ‘Golden Boot’ race – Nalaubu now needs with seven goals while Suwamy has six.

Nalaubu and Cavuilagi score as Suva and Lautoka draw at ANZ Stadium

Lautoka was able to hold Suva at ANZ Stadium, the Blues do not win for a while in the Vodafone Premier League, but the particular outcome of this match seems a good recovery start for the team coached by Ravinesh Kumar as they draw 1-1 with one of the best teams so far in the season.

All goals of the game came in the second half: at the 48th minute of play the forward Sairusi Nalaubu proved to continue his fantastic goalscoring form opening the account for the Capital City Boys with a close range finish. With this goal, Nalaubu is now the top scorer of the season in the Vodafone Premier League.

Nalaubu and Cavuilagi scored in the draw between Suva and Lautoka – *Suva FA Media/Fiji FA Media*

Lautoka equalised the clash at the 57th minute of the match through former Ba midfielder Sitiveni Cavuilagi; the new Lautoka signing is being very efficient for the Sugar City Boys as he scored one more goal for his new team – Cavuilagi combined well at the edge of the box and give no chance to Suva’s goalkeeper to level the scoreline.

Both sides were unable to score a winner being the 1-1 result the final outcome of the clash. The draw is not a good result for Suva as they allow Rewa a chance to increase their advantage at the top of the table, but the point earned is enough for Suva to retake the second-place in the table from Ba as they have a better goal difference.

Ilisoni Logaivou double against Nasinu puts an end to Labasa’s nightmare

Labasa fans can breath in relief; finally, after so long, their team can celebrate a win – and the fans were very important for this achivement as the Babasiga Lions surpassed Nasinu in their homeground, Subrail Park. The valuable three points earned in Vanua Levu today put Labasa with 10 now in the Vodafone Premier League table, three points away the bottom-ranked Navua.

The responsible for the win is the experienced midfielder Ilisoni Logaivau – the player started the party for Labasa in the first half with a goal in early stages of the game. Nasinu was dangerous especially through the flanks with Marlon Nonone, but the defensive system led by Akuila Mateisuva was able to keep away the danger.

Labasa through to the Fiji FACT Final after defeating Nadi — Ilisoni Logaivau – *Fijivillage*

Logaivou sealed the win for Labasa in the final part of the clash as he added another to his tally to confirm the three points for the team coached by Ronil Lal. The Giant Killers were unable to pressure Labasa to pursue a goal in the late stages of the game – a result that also worry the fans of Nasinu as the team is now only one point ahead Navua in the eighth and last place in the rankings.

Despite the win, Labasa is certainly not having the season the fans expected, but the three points collected them today give the Lions a relief in the table and allow them to leave the stress out for their next four matches in this national league season.

Vanuatu: North Efate United promoted to PVFA Premier League

Good stories usually have a happy ending and that is what happened to North Efate United in Vanuatu. After winning Mix First and Second Division’s Independence Cup and First Division’s Opening Cup, the team coached by Morrison Bule clinched PVFA First Division title to book a spot in 2020-21 PVFA Premier League – the major football league from Port Vila football league system.

North Efate United clinched the title before playing their last match as Seveners United lost to Shepherds United by 7-0 earlier this week which means that the orange team has already entered the field this weekend as league champion. Anyway they have beaten Pango Green Bird by 3-0 at Amicale Field to end the season with flourish.

North Efate United promoted to PVFA Premier League – *Vanuatu Sports News*

The team coached by Morrison Bule finished the 2019-20 PVFA First Division with ten wins in fourteen matches. You can check the league standings by clicking here.

New Caledonia Cup: Hienghène and Magenta advance to quarter-finals

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Another round is over in 2020 New Caledonia Cup as eight matches were contested in New Caledonia on this Saturday to decide which teams would advance to the next round of this tournament in the French territory.

Hienghène Sport have beaten current Mobil Super Ligue leaders Tiga Sport by 3-0 while AS Magenta smashed CA Saint-Louis by 3-1. AS Kunié, AS Mont-Dore and SC Ne Drehu are the three other teams from Mobil Super Ligue that advanced to the quarter-finals. The three other teams that are still alive in the cup are AS Qanono, Olympique and RC Poindimié.

Hienghène Sport advanced to quarter-finals – *Hienghène Sport Media*

It was reported by local federation that quarter-finals’ draw will be released on this Monday. You can check all Round of 16 results by clicking here.

PVFA Premier League: Ifira Black Bird on top as Roberson shines for Galaxy FC

After nine months, the 2019-20 PVFA Premier League is back as four matches were contested at Port Vila Stadium this weekend and there were no surprises as the top three teams won their respective matches while bottom-placed teams remain on bottom.

John Thomas scored Tafea’s goal in the 1-0 win over Mauwia on Friday but this victory was not enough to remain on top as Ifira Black Bird smashed Sia-Raga by 5-0 with two goals scored by Sylvain Tenene to reach the first position in the league.

Ifira Black Bird are now on top of the table – *Vanuatu Sports News*

Brazilian star Roberson scored a hat-trick in Galaxy’s 4-0 win over Erakor Golden Star – the other goal was scored by Bong Kalo. Despite remaining in the fourth position with twelve points, Erakor now see Tupuji Imere very close to them with eleven points as Tupuji have beaten Yatel by 3-1 with goals scored by James Chilia, Kensly Taserei and Rodney Serveux.

The next matchweek is scheduled to kick-off on next Friday. You can check the current PVFA Premier League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Sarpeet Singh debuts for FC Nürnberg in German Cup

One of the most talented players from New Zealand, youngster Sarpreet Singh is going to have more game time this season as he joined FC Nürnberg on loan from Bayern München. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder must be a regular starter in 2.Bundesliga – the second tier of German football.

Singh made his official debut for FC Nürnberg on this Saturday against RB Leipzig in the First Round of DFB-Pokal – the German Cup. He was in the starting eleven and he played 63 minutes until being replaced by Robin Hack.

Sarpreet Singh made his official debut for FC Nürnberg

RB Leipzig were the favourites to win and they confirmed the expectations by beating FC Nürnberg by 3-0 which means that Singh and his teammates are out of 2020-21 German Cup.

PNGFA & NSL Board decide outcome of Morobe United-Star Mountain clash

After a week, the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) alongside the National Soccer League board decided the outcome of the Morobe United vs Star Mountain clash that did not finish as usual as Star Mountain walked off in protests after a disallowed goal – see here the Star Mountain’s disallowed goal against Morobe United.

Multiple sources confirmed Morobe United was awaded a 3-0 forfeit match win over Star Mountain; PNGFA understands Star Mountan abandoned the match resulting so in a forfeit in favour of the local side Morobe United. It was also informed Star Mountain’s head coach Selan Elizah was suspended from taking part in any NSL competition. Elizah has 14 days to appeal against the decision.

According to sources in Star Mountain FC, the club will take legal action against PNGFA & NSL Board decision expecting a different outcome from the match. With the result confirmed by the entity, the PNG National Soccer League standings are now fully updated – see here.