Hekari United of Papua New Guinea secured their first win of the competition earlier today, defeating the thus far impressive Galaxy FC 2-1. However, due to Eastern Suburbs victory against reigning champions Hienghène Sport in the early kick-off, this was not enough to see them progress to the knockout stages. Hekari will see their failureContinue reading “Valiant Hekari eliminated despite impressive win over Galaxy”
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Hopes alive for Hekari as they face Galaxy for a spot in OFC Champions League knock-out stage
Hekari United will play for their life in the OFC Champions League 2020 against the Ni-Vanuatu powerhouse Galaxy FC. The Papua New Guinean side will need to beat their opponent by a 3-goal advantage result if they want to proceed to the knock-out stage of the regional competition. If Hekari can complete this very hardContinue reading “Hopes alive for Hekari as they face Galaxy for a spot in OFC Champions League knock-out stage”
Erick Joe cleared for decisive clash against Galaxy
The Brazilian top-defender Erick Joe of Hekari United received a greenlight to play against Galaxy FC from Vanuatu in the final and decisive match of the group A held in Port Moresby. Hekari United neeeds a win for the biggest possible goal margin to seal their spot in the knock-out of the OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “Erick Joe cleared for decisive clash against Galaxy”
Bong Kalo ready for the decisive match against Hekari United
The talented Ni-Vanuatu international Bong Kalo is cleared to play for the final match of Galaxy FC against Hekari United from Papua New Guinea in the group A of the OFC Champions League 2020. The midfielder was suspended for the starting two matches in the competition due a red card received for the player inContinue reading “Bong Kalo ready for the decisive match against Hekari United”
Daniel Joe: we are confident for the next match
Hekari United is getting ready for their last match in the OFC Champions League group stage. The third and last challenge of the Papua New Guinean club is against Galaxy FC from Vanuatu on Saturday. After losing to Eastern Suburbs in the opening day, they had a tough match against current OFC Champions League winnersContinue reading “Daniel Joe: we are confident for the next match”
Hekari absentees expose lack of depth as Hienghène title defence on the brink
On Wednesday afternoon, Hekari United and Hienghène Sport played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Port Moresby in Group A of the OFC Champions League, a result which doesn’t really help either side but does keep both in slight contention to qualify for the knockout stages this coming Saturday. But neither side will be particularlyContinue reading “Hekari absentees expose lack of depth as Hienghène title defence on the brink”
Hienghène Sport and Hekari United ready to fight for their lives in the Champions League
Current OFC Champions League winners Hienghène Sport will have a tough clash against Hekari United today. Both teams lost in the opening round of the Group A and now they need to fight for their lives if they really want to go through the next stage. Hienghène had an unexpected major blow in the firstContinue reading “Hienghène Sport and Hekari United ready to fight for their lives in the Champions League”
Suburbs good but not great against tactically questionable Hekari
In what has been almost universally agreed to have been the best match of the 2020 OFC Champions League so far, New Zealand’s debutants Eastern Suburbs defeated former champions Hekari United 2-1 at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, in a match which saw positives and negatives, as well asContinue reading “Suburbs good but not great against tactically questionable Hekari”
Eastern Suburbs beat Hekari United in the best match of 2020 Champions League so far
Hekari United debuted in the 2020 OFC Champions League against Eastern Suburbs from New Zealand in a very interesting match. Both teams had good strategies but Suburbs won the three points at the final whistle. The Papua New Guinean side came to the pitch with an offensive squad. David Muta and Vinicius had a goodContinue reading “Eastern Suburbs beat Hekari United in the best match of 2020 Champions League so far”
Hekari United debuts at home against New Zealand champions Eastern Suburbs
After missing the 2019 OFC Champions League, Hekari United is back to the tournament and they will have the crowd’s support against Eastern Suburbs from New Zealand. While Hekari has a long history in the competition – including a title in 2010, the Suburbs are going to play the Champions League for the first timeContinue reading “Hekari United debuts at home against New Zealand champions Eastern Suburbs”
