Batram Suri: It is not over yet

Galaxy FC had an amazing debut in OFC Champions League by thrashing current champions Hienghène Sport by 4-1. The Ni-Vanuatu side is currently leading the Group A with three points due to goal difference once Eastern Suburbs won Hekari United by 2-1. Former Solomon Islands international and Galaxy’s head coach Batram Suri told Vanuatu SportsContinue reading “Batram Suri: It is not over yet”

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”

Galaxy demolishes title holders Hienghène Sport in Port Moresby

The first surprising result of the OFC Champions League happened in Port Moresby, where Galaxy displayed a very entertaining football to beat the current OFC Champions League champions Hienghène Sport from New Caledonia. In the Sir John Guise Stadium, the Ni-Vanuatu side wearing red seemed dangerous since the starting of the match, with the likesContinue reading “Galaxy demolishes title holders Hienghène Sport in Port Moresby”

Martin Bueno: Eastern Suburbs’ Uruguayan firepower

The Eastern Suburbs are going to play OFC Champions League for the first time ever. The New Zealand side is drawn in the group A alongside with Hekari United from Papua New Guinea, Galaxy FC from Vanuatu and current Champions League winners Hienghène Sport from New Caledonia. It is going to be a challengeful poolContinue reading “Martin Bueno: Eastern Suburbs’ Uruguayan firepower”

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”

Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène

Galaxy is set to take part in their first ever OFC Champions League this year, travelling to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to face the best of the region. The Ni-Vanuatu side has some very important players, as the Solomon Islander international Gagame Feni, the English striker Terence Carter and the midfielder from Brazil RobersonContinue reading “Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène”

‘Group of Death’ set to start in Port Moresby

The group A of the OFC Champions League 2020 is set to start in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea this Sunday. The first match of the group will have the Vanuatu representatives Galaxy FC against the current OFC Champions League Hienghène Sport. The second match of the day, the home crowd will have the chanceContinue reading “‘Group of Death’ set to start in Port Moresby”

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”

Lautoka: a strong defense ready for the challenge

In 2018 Lautoka ended the OFC Champions League as runners-up after being defeated by Team Wellington in the finals. In that year, the attack of the Fijian powerhouse was very strong, couting on players as Benjamin Totori and Samuela Drudru. This year, three of the four foreign players brought by the Blues are defensive players,Continue reading “Lautoka: a strong defense ready for the challenge”

Powerful Lautoka faces Group B hosts Malampa Revivors in OFC Champions League

The second match of 2020 OFC Champions League begins in two hours. Fijian side Lautoka is ready to debut in the tournament against Group B hosts Malampa Revivors from Vanuatu at Soccer City Stadium, Luganville. Lautoka comes to this tournament with a very strong squad. They added some great defensive power by bringing goalkeeper LiamContinue reading “Powerful Lautoka faces Group B hosts Malampa Revivors in OFC Champions League”