HONIARA – Kidston Billy’s four-goal romp helped Uncles FC into second spot in the DJ Premier League table, displacing in-form Makuru FC in the process.
Billy helped himself to two first half goals and another two in the second half to see his club cut Marist FC’s lead at the top of the table to just a single point.
Billy – who is known among local fans as a footballer with exceptional pace and skill – showed another of his deadly attributes: accurate finishing.
The quick-fire youngster scored his first goal inside 12 minutes leaving Laugu defenders baffled after a weaving run resulted in a stunning finish.
However, Uncles FC celebration was short-lived as Laugu’s John Natei (Commins Menapi’s younger brother) scored the equalizer on 24 minutes.
Laugu defenders tried to keep Kidston Billy in check but the tide turned Uncles way when Junior Billy (Kidstons) brother scored to increase the gap to 2-1.
Kidston added his second goal just before halftime to give Uncles a 3-1 lead.
Laugu’s attempts at halting the one-man show were left cursing their luck as Kidston Billy added two spectacular goals in the second-half.
Laugu made several goal scoring chances midway through the second-half but were put to the sword by Billy who twice defeated loose defending by Laugu to add Uncles FC fourth and fifth strikes.
Uncles FC fans were kept on the edge of their seat by the performances of Kidston Billy and younger brother Junior Billy with the performance sending out a message to DJ league favourites
Makuru FC, Marist FC and defending champions KOSSA that the club is serious about mounting a title challenge.
The mid-week DJ League fixture scheduled between Sunbeam and Makuru FC was postponed when referee Nelson Sogo fell ill on the afternoon of the fixture forcing SIFF officials to take the
decision to play the match at a future date.
Meanwhile, Marist FC has another chance to extend its lead at the top of the DJ League when it meets bottom-placed Rangers FC this Saturday at 1200hrs (local time).
DJ LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION Standings –
09.11.07
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PL. | W | D. | L. | GF. | GA. | PTS. | GD. |
| Marist | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 8 |
15 | +12 |
| Uncles | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 14 | +14 |
| Makuru | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 13 | +9 |
| Koloale | 5 | 4 | 0 |
1 | 16 | 14 | 12 | +2 |
| KOSSA | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 10 | +7 |
| Hana | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 7 | -4 |
Sunbeam |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | -4 |
| Zome | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 4 | -10 |
| Walas | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 14 |
3 | -5 |
| Laugu | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 3 | -8 |
| Rangers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | -6 |
| Naha | 2 | 0 | 0 |
2 | 5 | 12 | 0 | -7 |
DJ PREMIER LEAGUE – MID-WEEK RESULTS
Zome Mars vs Naha 1-3
Uncles vs Laugu 5-1
Sunbeam vs. Makuru FC – match postponed
DJ LEAGUE Premier Division Fixtures
Saturday 10th November 2007
Rangers vs Marist – kick-off 1200hrs Lawson Tama Stadium
Walas vs. KOSSA FC kick-off 1400hrs Lawson Tama Stadium
Hana vs. Koloale kick-off 1600hrs Lawson Tama Stadium
