The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was full of controversies and the first one took place in the opening match of the week contested between Gulf Komara and local powerhouse Hekari United. Hekari United was beating Gulf Komara by 1-0 when forward Kolu Kepo was fouled inside the box andContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: referee changes decision after being assaulted in Hekari-Komara clash”
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Star Mountain FC walk off pitch after disallowed goal against Morobe United
The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League started with a big problem as Star Mountain FC walked off pitch after a poor decision from the referee in the clash against Morobe United at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae. Star Mountain’s forward William Lahai found the net in the 60th minuteContinue reading “Star Mountain FC walk off pitch after disallowed goal against Morobe United”
Gunemba and Onne to miss Hekari’s clash against Gulf Komara in National Soccer League
Currently in the third position in 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, Hekari United need to grab three points this weekend against Gulf Komara. However, the team coached by Eric Komeng will not count on two important players: defender Carlos Onne and forward Raymond Gunemba. According to local sources, both players are injured andContinue reading “Gunemba and Onne to miss Hekari’s clash against Gulf Komara in National Soccer League”
Star Mountain’s head coach Selan Elizah happy with players’ commitment
After a very bad start in 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, Star Mountain finally found the right path in the tournament as the team coached by Selan Elizah has won two matches since the league’s resumption last month. Star Mountain’s last match was a 1-0 win over Tusbab Stallions with a goal scoredContinue reading “Star Mountain’s head coach Selan Elizah happy with players’ commitment”
Koriak Upaiga’s mistake costs Hekari United dearly
Hekari United’s last match against Vitiaz United should be a happy day for Koriak Upaiga as this clash would mark his return after missing some matches due to an injury. However this game was not so good for him as the 33-year-old left back made a crucial mistake that culminated in the goal scored byContinue reading “Koriak Upaiga’s mistake costs Hekari United dearly”
Hekari United’s goalkeeper Ishmael Pole back from suspension
After being out of Hekari United’s squad for two weeks, Ishmael Pole is back from suspension which means that the 27-year-old goalkeeper must be available for Saturday’s match against Gulf Komara at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Pole was red carded in Hekari’s 1-0 loss to Lae City on August 15. The PNG KapulsContinue reading “Hekari United’s goalkeeper Ishmael Pole back from suspension”
Alwin Komolong scores his first goal for Lae City FC
The 13th matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was contested on last Saturday as two matches were played in Lae and three matches were played in Port Moresby. Lae City and Vitiaz United are still sharing the first position in the table with 29 points each as you can check here. LaeContinue reading “Alwin Komolong scores his first goal for Lae City FC”
Star Mountain’s Tau Winnie honours COVID-19 victims against FC Bougainville
The twelfth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was played on last Saturday as two matches were contested in Lae and three other matches were contested in Port Moresby – the capital of the country. After a bad campaign in the first half of the season, Star Mountain show that they areContinue reading “Star Mountain’s Tau Winnie honours COVID-19 victims against FC Bougainville”
Dabinyaba and Gunemba finally cleared to play for Hekari United
The soap opera is over! Nigel Dabinyaba and Raymond Gunemba are finally cleared to play for Hekari United after facing lots of trouble with their former club Lae City FC. According to National Soccer League (NSL) Manager Dimirit Mileng, the league’s secretariat has ruled that the players are a liberty to transfer to their newContinue reading “Dabinyaba and Gunemba finally cleared to play for Hekari United”
Tau Winnie expects Star Mountain to improve in PNG National Soccer League
After five months, the 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League season is back as five matches were contested on last Saturday – two in Lae and three in Port Moresby. One of the most important matches was contested between Star Mountain and Vitiaz United. Star Mountain side denied Vitiaz a victory thanks to a goal scoredContinue reading “Tau Winnie expects Star Mountain to improve in PNG National Soccer League”