Welcome to Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara where Koloale FC will host Hekari Souths United FC, in their first ever appearance in the O-League.
Koloale are wearing their traditional Green strip, and Hekari are wearing Silver.
One Television will be screening delayed coverage of this match on local Solomon Island television shortly after the final whistle.
OFC will provide live text updates from kick off, and you can also follow the match by clicking here
LIVE UPDATES:
0′ – A Crowd of over 10,000 has filtered through the gate so far and it looks like there is plenty more to come.
1′ – The match kicks off and the crowd goes wild, its a real festive atmosphere at Lawson Tama Stadium and both sides are clearly up for it.
5′ – In a frenetic start Hekari make better use of the early posession, and have a few half chances on goal.
10′ – GOAL – 1-0 HEKARI – Hekari have scored their first ever O-League goal after just 10 minutes following a quick and swift counter attack. Koloale had their first chance of the match and missed their opportunity and Hekari stormed downfield to make no mistake, with Abraham Iniga getting the decisive touch.
13′ – Iniga is brought down by the Koloale defence and a freekick is awarded just outside the 18 yard box.
14′ Benjamin Mela shoots the ball high and wide – good chance wasted.
20′ – Hekari have dominated the opening stanza with David Muta controlling the game from the middle of the park.
28′ – The crowd is still filing in at Lawson Tama Stadium, and the play has settled down a little bit.
Hekari have enjoyed a greater share of possession in the opening 30 minutes, but Koloale still look dangerous going forward.
32′ – Solomon Island Football Federation (SIFF) is also providing live updates from the match. Click here for all the action
33′ – Yellow Card – Richard Anisua picks up a caution for Koloale FC
34′ – Opportunity goes begging for Hekari as INIGA fires one wide and high from close range
35′ – PENALTY – Richard ANISUA gets taken down in the penalty box and a penalty is awarded.
36′ – GOAL – Anisua tucks away the penalty to equalise for Koloale 1-1
40′ – GOAL – Nicholas MURI Scores for Koloale to make it 2-1.
40′ – A quick fire two goals in four minutes has turned this one around. What a game
42 – Substitution for Hekari – 11. Joachim WAROI replaces 17. Kema JACK.
45′ Two minutes of injury time to be played
HALFTIME – After dominating the opening period Hekari have surrendered their early lead to two goals in the space of four minutes by Koloale. Stay tuned, this one if far from over
46′ – The second half is underway and Koloale have the ball in the back of the net but it is disallowed for offside.
46′ – We have recieved news that one television will broadcast delayed coverage of this O-League clash soon after the final whistle on Solomon Island television. Click here for more information www.onetelevision.com.sb
50′ – Koloale striker Joses Nawo strikes the crossbar with a dangerous long drive from 20 yards
58′ – Koloale goalscorer Richard Anisua looks to be in agony as he is carried off the field
60′ – Hekari gets a fighting chance but Koloale defence clears the ball. Hekari gets a free kick in front of the Koloale goal. MELA takes the kick but it is headed clear by Jack Samani for Koloale. Players are stating to get tired and the play slows down.
68′ – Yellow Card – Welshman Houkaraua goes into the book for Koloale
70′ – Hekari have had a series of attacks, but have only been able to create half chances.
75′ – Substitution for Koloale – Ezra SALE in Richard ANISUA out.
77′ – Hekari are starting to stretch out the Koloale defence with long passing and attacking the wings.
79′ – Yellow Card – 26. Klivert DAGi goes in the book for tripping David Muta
80′ – GOAL – KOLOALE 3-1 – Joses NAWO scores the third goal for Koloale after deflecting it past the Hekari goalkeeper.
81′ – Yellow Card – Goalscorer Joses NAWo recieves a booking for taking off his shirt in celebration
82′ – The screaming Koloale fans inside Lawson Tama Stadium are cheering their team on, insisting that they keep up the pressure on Hekari.
85′ – Substitution for Koloale – Klivert DAGI replaced by Augustine ANISI;
85′ – Substitution for Koloale – Mostyn BEUI replaced by Lency SAENI
88′ – Hekari crack the bar with a late strike
90′ – FULL TIME – KOLOALE 3 – HEKARI 1
A great result for Koloale infront of a healthy passionate crowd.
Coverage of the match can be seen on One Television in the Solomon Islands. Check local listings for details.
KOLOALE FC (2) (5. Richard ANISUA 36′; 14. Nicholas MURI 40′;16. Joses NAWO 80′)
HEKARI SOUTHS UNITED FC (1) (9. Abraham INIGA’)
Group B
Lawson Tama Stadium
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Saturday 22 November 2008
Kick-off: 15h00 (Local Time) 14H00 (PNG T)
Line Ups:
KOL: 2.Welshman HOUKARAUA; 3.Jeffery BULE; 5.Richard ANISUA (10.Ezra SALE 75′); 6.Timothy JOE; 14. Nicholas MURI; 15.Mostyn BEUI (13.Lency SAENI 85′); 16.Joses NAWO; 17.Marlon HOUKARAUA; 18.Henry KOTO; 20. Shadrack RAMANI;26.Klivert DAGI (7.Augustine ANISI 85′);
Substitues not used: 1. Zantas SOEASI; 8.Peter TALOGA; 9.Pressley FUTA; 25.Francis LAFAI
Yellow Cards: 5. Richard ANISUA 33′; 2. Welshman HOUKARAUA 68′;
Red Cards:
Coach: Luke Eroi (SOL)
HEK: (From) 1.Fred HALE [GK]; 2.Cyril MUTA; 6.Jacob PEKAU; 7.Benjamin MELA; 9. Abraham INIGA; 12.David MUTA; 14.Jack SAMANI; 17.Kema JACK (11. Joachim WAROI 42′); 19.Koriak UPAIGA; 21.Brian FENI; 22.Lorima DAU
Substitues not used: 8. Michael FOSTER; 10.Abraham ENOCH; 13. Andrew LEPANI; 15.Charles PARANDA; 18.Ericson KOMENG; 16.Gure GABINA [GK]
Yellow Cards:
Red Cards:
Coach: Patrick MNITI (SOL)
Referee: Michael HESTER (NZL)
Assistant Referee 1: Mahit CHILIA (VAN)
Assistant Referee 2: Nawen HOPKEN (VAN)
Fourth Official: Andrew MOLI (SOL)