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Buke, Koroi and Raubula win Senior Division’s IDC awards in Fiji

After a perfect campaign, Nadroga clinched the title of 2020 Senior Division’s Inter-District Championship in Fiji. The team coached by Johnny Williams won all five matches in the tournament including a 3-0 win against Bua in the final contest.

The quality of Nadroga’s players were recognized by local fans, media and staff. Paulo Buke received the Golden Ball Award – an award given to the best player of the tournament – while Taniela Raubula won the Golden Boot Award of the tournament – an award given to the top scorer of the tournament. Tailevu Naitasiri’s goalkeeper Tevita Koroi received the Golden Glove Award for his good performances in the championship.

Buke (left), Koroi (middle) and Raubula (right)

Buke and Koroi are well-known players in the country as both have already represented Fiji internationally while Raubula is a 27-year-old forward who has been playing for Nadroga for some years. Oceania Football Center congratulate them for the awards. You can check more information about 2020 Senior Division’s Inter-District Championship by clicking here.

Tevita Waranaivalu wins Inter-District Championship’s Golden Ball Award

Current Battle of the Giants champions and Vodafone Premier League leaders, Rewa almost reached Inter-District Championship’s final this weekend as the team coached by Marika Rodu lost to Labasa in the semi-finals by 1-0.

The Delta Tigers did not reach the final of the tournament, but the quality of Rewa’s player Tevita Waranaivalu deserves to be recognized – and it was. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder received the Golden Ball Award – an award given to the best player of the tournament.

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Akuila Mateisuva: the best goalkeeper at 2020 IDC;
Ilisoni Lolaivalu wins IDC’s Golden Boot Award

Waranaivalu did not score in the Inter-District Championship, but his presence was very important to lead Rewa to the knockout stage. His intelligence and skills were a major differentiator for the Delta Tigers in the group stage. This award was not very well accepted by local fans who think that Ratu Anare and Ilisoni Lolaivalu from Labasa deserved more than him.

Oceania Football Center congratulate Waranaivalu for this accomplishment. You can check more information about 2020 Inter-District Championship by clicking here.

Akuila Mateisuva: the best goalkeeper at 2020 IDC in Fiji

After losing to Navua in the first day of 2020 Inter-District Championship, Labasa bounced back incredibly to clinch the tournament’s title for the second straight year by beating Lautoka in the final clash by 2-1.

Labasa’s success in the tournament can be credited to their defensive system as they suffered only three goals in five matches. Led by goalkeeper and team captain Akuila Mateisuva, the Babasiga Lions did not let their opponents attack easily.

SEE ALSO
Ilisoni Lolaivalu wins IDC’s Golden Boot Award in Fiji;
Labasa makes history with back-to-back titles;
Tevita Waranaivalu wins Inter-District Championship’s Golden Ball Award

Mateisuva deservedly won the Inter-District Championship’s Golden Glove Award – an award given to the best goalkeeper in the tournament. The 28-year-old player proved himself during the tournament and Fiji National Team’s head coach Flemming Serritslev should think about calling him to represent Fiji internationally.

Oceania Football Center congratulate Akuila Mateisuva for this accomplishment. You can check more information about 2020 Inter-District Championship by clicking here.

Ilisoni Lolaivalu wins IDC’s Golden Boot Award in Fiji

The 2020 Inter-District Championship (IDC) reached its end on this Sunday when Labasa faced Lautoka at ANZ Stadium in Suva. Ilisoni Lolaivalu and Ratu Anare scored once each as Labasa clinched the tournament’s title for the second straight year.

It was a special day for Lolaivalu. In addition to winning the championship title, he also received the IDC’s Golden Boot Award – an award given to the top scorer of the tournament. The 26-year-old player scored four goals in five matches to lead his side in the contest.

SEE ALSO:
Akuila Mateisuva: the best goalkeeper at 2020 IDC in Fiji;
Labasa makes history with back-to-back titles;
Tevita Waranaivalu wins Inter-District Championship’s Golden Ball Award

Lolaivalu was the top scorer of 2020 IDC – *Fiji FA Media*

Lolaivalu has seven goals in eighteen matches this season – including Battle of the Giants, Inter-District Championship and Vodafone Premier League. Oceania Football Center congratulate him for this accomplishment.

Kossa and Laugu United share the spoils in Telekom S-League

Laugu United faced Kossa at Lawson Tama Stadium in the tenth matchweek of Telekom S-League – the national football league from the Solomon Islands – thinking about the possibility of getting closer to league leaders Henderson Eels.

Local star Gagame Feni opened the scoreboard for Laugu in the 30th minute after a nice pass by Augustine Samani. Kossa’s forward Ian Paia equalized in the second half by pushing the ball into the net after a cross from the left wing.

Kossa and Laugu shared the spoils in the tenth matchweek of Telekom S-League – *Telekom S-League Media*

Things got worse for Kossa in the 85th minute when Lency Ruania saw the red card after fouling Atkin Kaua. Laugu’s head coach Paul Kakai took advantage of the situation: Jared Rongosulia left the pitch and Coleman Makau came from the bench for the final minutes of the contest.

Laugu put a lot of pressure on 10-men Kossa but they did not manage to find the net. At the final whistle, the score was an 1-1 draw that prevented Laugu from getting closer to league leaders Henderson Eels. You can check the current Telekom S-League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Late goal denies Malaita Kingz a point against Isabel United in Telekom S-League

Malaita Kingz and Isabel United clashed in the tenth matchweek of Telekom S-League – the national football league from the Solomon Islands – at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. This game was almost special for Kingz, as they were just a few moments away from getting their first points of the season.

Edward Huniuehu opened the scoreboard for Isabel United in the fifteenth minute while youngster Bradley Irosaea equalized from the penalty spot as the match was drawn at the halftime. Both teams worked hard to find the net but the scoreboard did not change until the 94th minute when Thomas Amasia scored a penalty kick to put Isabel United ahead.

Isabel United and Malaita Kingz clashed at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara – *Telekom S-League Media*

Isabel United reached the sixth position in the table with thirteen points in nine matches while Malaita Kignz remain on bottom of the table with no points. You can check the current Telekom S-League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Tahiti: AS Vénus and AS Pirae have a powerful start at 2020-21 Ligue 1 VINI

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The 2020-21 Ligue 1 VINI has kicked-off in Tahiti and two teams had a powerful start at 2020-21 Ligue 1 VINI: AS Pirae and AS Vénus. Both sides have smashed their opponents in the first matchweek of the season in the French territory.

AS Vénus debuted in the season against AS Arue at Stade Mahina. Tauhiti Keck and Mauarii Tehina scored two goals each while Teaonui Tehau scored from the penalty spot to seal the 5-0 win. Meanwhile, current league champions AS Pirae thrashed AS Mataiea by 7-2 at Stade Pater. Gervais Chan Kat, Roonui Tinirauarii and Sandro Tau scored two goals each while Benoit Mathon scored the remaining goal.

AS Pirae (orange kit) have beaten AS Mataiea by 7-2 – *FTF Media*

The opening match of the season was contested on Friday and AS Central Sport defeated AS Tefana by 1-0. You can check more details about 2020-21 Ligue 1 VINI season by clicking here.

Qalica shines as Nadroga clinches Senior Division’s IDC title in Fiji

Bua and Nadroga clashed at ANZ Stadium in Suva to decide which team would lift the trophy of 2020 Senior Division’s Inter-District Championship. After facing some problems in the first minutes, Nadroga got back on track to beat their opponents by 3-0.

Bua started the match putting lots of pressure on Nadroga’s defense but they did not manage to score while Leisari Qalica opening the scoreboard for Nadroga with a shot from outside the box in the 27th minute. Things got worse for Bua as goalkeeper Ritesh Chand got injured. He was replaced by Sumit Chand in the 33rd minute.

Nadroga extended their lead in the beginning of the second half when Osea Vakatalesau scored from the penalty spot. Fifteen minutes later, Qalica managed to score his second goal of the day to put the Stallions ahead by three goals. At the final whistle, the score was 3-0 in favour of Nadroga that lifted the trophy. You can check the highlights of this match by clicking here.

Nadroga players and staff celebrating 2020 Senior Division’s IDC title – *Fiji FA Media*

Nadroga is having a wonderful season as the team coached by Johnny Williams is still unbeaten in 2020. Despite that, they need to stay focused on their main goal: winning Vodafone Senior League to book a spot at Vodafone Premier League – the top-tier league from Fiji. Nadroga will face Bua in the Senior League’s final next month.

Labasa makes history with back-to-back titles in Fiji

Labasa and Lautoka clashed at ANZ Stadium to decide which team would lift 2020 Inter-District Championship’s trophy. Labasa came from behind to beat their opponents by 2-1 to clinch the title for the second straight year.

In the first minutes of the second half, Labasa’s goalkeeper Akuila Mateisuva fouled Dave Radrigai inside the box. Lautoka’s captain Zibraaz Sahib took the ball and scored from the penalty spot to put the Bluez ahead.

Labasa did not give in and their efforts paid off. Ilisoni Lolaivalu equalized in the 68th minute after a free kick taken by a teammate while Ratu Anare used his head to push the ball into the net to put a smile on Labasa fans’ face. After the final whistle, the score was 2-1 in favour of Labasa that clinched the Inter-District Championship for the sixth time in the history. You can check the highlights of the match by clicking here.

SEE ALSO
Akuila Mateisuva: the best goalkeeper at 2020 IDC;
Ilisoni Lolaivalu wins IDC’s Golden Boot Award in Fiji

Labasa players celebrating the title – *Fiji FA Media*

The Babasiga Lions were not having a good season but the team coached by Ronil Lal managed to make history as it was the first time that Labasa won back-to-back titles in Fiji. Winning this trophy is very important to boost the team’s morale for the next challenges in the season, including the final matches of Vodafone Premier League and FIJI Fact that will be contested later this year.

Kensi Tangis: a powerful striker from Vanuatu

The 2019-20 PVFA Premier League season reached its end as the final matchday was contested this Saturday in Port Vila – the capital of Vanuatu. Ifira Black Bird were crowned champions of the season while Galaxy finished in the second position.

Galaxy’s Kensi Tangis was the top scorer of the tournament with thirteen goals. The 30-year-old striker scored two goals against Tupuji Imere this weekend after spending some matches without scoring. It is important to remember that Tangis missed part of the season after getting injured in the 1-0 loss to Sia-Raga in November.

That is his second season performing in a very good level. He was also the top scorer of Telekom S-League – the national football league from the Solomon Islands – in 2018 with 23 goals in thirteen matches. Tangis is a regular starter in Vanuatu National Team. He represented his country in 28 matches and scored eight goals.

Galaxy FC will play PVFA Top Four that will be contested later this month. The winner of the Top Four will advance to the National Super League. You can check 2019-20 PVFA Premier League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.