The Oceania football community got shocked after the PNG National Soccer League champions Lae City thrashed the formers runners-up of the OFC Champions League Lautoka by 7-0 in the second matchday of the group B of the current edition of the tournament held in Luganville. The result could have been even worse for the Fijians,Continue reading “Raymond Gunemba: we knew how to beat Lautoka”
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Final day: all teams from Group B battle for two spots in the knockout stage
The Group B of 2020 OFC Champions League is coming to its end. Two matches will be played this Friday to decide the two teams that will advance to the knockout stage. Oceania Football Center prepared this article to show what each team needs to do to seal their spot in the quarterfinals. First ofContinue reading “Final day: all teams from Group B battle for two spots in the knockout stage”
Lae City shake-up works wonders against lacklustre Lautoka
They say the best teams take constructive criticism and use it to their advantage. Lae City certainly listened to their critics, making five changes to the team that drew 3-3 with Henderson Eels at the weekend, and being immediately rewarded with a handsome first-half performance against Fiji’s Lautoka which eventuated in a 7-0 thrashing ofContinue reading “Lae City shake-up works wonders against lacklustre Lautoka”
Lae City embarrasses Lautoka with an unforgettable performance
Lae imposes a real humiliation to Lautoka from Fiji. The Fijians were not able to hold the likes of Nigel Dabinyaba and Raymond Gunemba suffered as they seven goals from the current PNG National Soccer League champions – and it could have been much more. The game started balanced between the two sides: both LaeContinue reading “Lae City embarrasses Lautoka with an unforgettable performance”
Lae and Lautoka set for a battle in Luganville
Two of the strongest teams of the current edition of the OFC Champions League are ready for a battle in the group B held in Luganville, Vanuatu. The PNG National Soccer League title holders Lae City are ready to play against Lautoka from Fiji, both sides needing a win to boost their chances to proceedContinue reading “Lae and Lautoka set for a battle in Luganville”
Nadi protests against Lautoka on Fiji FA
Fiji Football Association’s CEO Mohammed Yusuf has confirmed that Nadi registered a protest against Lautoka. Nadi claims that Lautoka has fielded two players against them that were not cleared to play by Fiji FA. There is no information about the name of the players that are supposedly uncleared to play. However Nadi stands that theseContinue reading “Nadi protests against Lautoka on Fiji FA”
Malampa Revivors display good football while Lautoka struggled in attack
The second match of the group B was marked by the red card of Malampa Revivors forward Andre Batick, what made his side to play most of the match with only 10-men. Despite of the numerical advantage, Lautoka could not create clear chances to score – their only goal in the encounter was from aContinue reading “Malampa Revivors display good football while Lautoka struggled in attack”
Vodafone Premier League goes on with three matches this Sunday
Currently Vodafone Premier League leaders Lautoka debuted at 2020 OFC Champions League yesterday while Ba FC squad is currently in New Zealand training as part of the preparation for the continental tournament. Meanwhile these two teams are focused in the Champions League, there are other six teams ready to play in the third matchweek ofContinue reading “Vodafone Premier League goes on with three matches this Sunday”
Lae and Eels demonstrate huge flaws in opening OFC clash
Neither Papua New Guinea’s Lae City nor Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels will get anywhere near close to lifting the OFC Champions League trophy unless their performances see a marked upturn in skill, quality and defensive solidity. The opening game of the 2020 OFC Champions League in Luganville, Vanuatu, ended in a 3-3 draw between LaeContinue reading “Lae and Eels demonstrate huge flaws in opening OFC clash”
Malampa Revivors show quality and bravery with ten players to hold Lautoka to a draw
The first day of 2020 OFC Champions League goes on as Group B hosts Malampa Revivors faced Lautoka from Fiji. This match marked the debut of Liam Anderson, Jack Caunter and Jason Thomas for the Fijian side. The 2019 Vodafone Premier League runners-up started the match with three defenders while Thomas was placed as aContinue reading “Malampa Revivors show quality and bravery with ten players to hold Lautoka to a draw”
