The Solomon Islands shot to the top of the OFC Futsal Championship table today following their 8-5 victory over New Caledonia on match day two of the tournament in Suva Fiji.
New Zealand were made to work hard for their first win of the tournament beating Vanuatu 2-1 while Futsal newcomers Tahiti beat Tuvalu 3-1 in the final match of the day.
But it was the Solomon Islanders that provided the most entertainment for the1000 strong crowd inside the Vodafone Arena as they came back from an early two goal deficit to set the tournament alight.
Alexandre Rosso and Edouard Murraccioli opened the scoring for New Caledonia before the Solomon side scored three quick fire goals through Maffat Sikw’ae, Francis Lafai and Elliot Ragomo to lead 3-2 at the break.
The Solomon’s added to their tally in the second half through Jenan Kapu, Jack Wetney, Ragomo and a double from Micah Lea’Alafa. New Caledonia finished the scoring blitz with two goals in the final minute from Yvon Pourouroro.
New Zealand collected their first win of the tournament thanks to a last minute Greg O’Connor goal in the first game of the day.
New Zealand went ahead in the second half through Andrew Gwilliam before Ben Edward equalised three minutes later.
Vanuatu and New Zealand now sit even on points after a win and a loss each.
In the final game of the day Tahiti came from a goal down to clinch their first ever Futsal win against Tuvalu.
Imo Fiamalu opened the scoring for Tuvalu before two goals in three minutes by Michel Maihuri and a last minute Steven Tino goal sowed things up.
Match Day Three kicks off tomorrow at 16H00 local time when Vanuatu take on New Caledonia.
Photos by Marc Peretic Wilson
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|
PL |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
PTS |
| SOL |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
6 |
+7 |
6 |
| VAN |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
2 |
+5 |
3 |
| FIJ |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
+2 |
3 |
| TAH |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
+2 |
3 |
| NZL |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
-3 |
3 |
| NCL |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
12 |
-5 |
0 |
| TUV |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
-8 |
0 |
New Zealand v Vanuatu
NZL: 1. Elias BILLEH (GK); 4. Marvin EAKINS; 8. Joshua MARTIN; 10. Ouadhah RAGUED; 12. Luke FIELD;
SUBS: 20. Clayton CHAPPELL (RGK), 5. Yukin NAIDOO; 14. Bakr Al SAUDI; 3. Andrew GWILLIAM; 19. Michael CORRINGHAM; 17. Victor ZAIA; 23. Gregory O’CONNOR;
Coach: Erkin Osman (AUS)
Cautions: None
Goals: 3. Andrew GWILLIAM 31’; 23. Gregory O’CONNOR 39’;
VAN: 1. Chikau MANSALE; 3. Ben EDWARD; 5. Fedy VAVA; 6. Derek MALAS; 10. Jack Vira ALA;
SUBS: 2. Terry QUARE; 4. Lui SIFAS; 7. Ben HUNGAI; 8. Louis DOMINIQUE; 9. Siardon Mera TALKANAMAL; 11. Saen Wowut FANAI; 22. Daniel MANSALE;
Coach: Marcellino BARTHELEMY (VAN)
Cautions: 10. Jack Vira ALA 39’;
Goals: 3. Ben EDWARD;
Referee: Scott KIDSON (AUS)
2nd Referee: Francois TROLLIARD (NCL)
3rd Referee: Amitesh BEHARI (FIJ)
Timekeeper: Rajnish DAVE (FIJ)
Referee’s Assessor: Massimo Raveino
Solomon Island v New Caledonia
SOL: 1. Alick LIOKA (GK); 3. Elliot RAGOMO; 7. James EGETA; 9. Micah LEA’ALAFA; 12. Jack WETNEY;
SUBS: 4. Alfred PUNGUIKA; 5. Jenan KAPU; 6. Maffat SIKW’AE; 8.Francis LAFAI; 11. Ron GINIO; 13. StanleyPUAIRANA (RGK) 2. Phillip HOUTARAU
COACH: Victor WAI’IA (SOL)
Goals: 6. Maffat SIKW’AE 12’; 8. Francis LAFAI 14’; 3. Elliot RAGOMO 20’, 38’; 5. Jenan KAPU 23’, 12. Jack WETNEY 25’, 9. Micah LEA’ALAFA 39’, 39’;
Red Cards: 1. Alick LIOKA 19’;
NCL: 1. Ronan EUZEN (GK); 3. Alexandre ROSSO; 4. Albert HNAILOLO; 5. Jerry IARUEL; 7. EDOUARD MURACCIOLI;
SUBS: 2. Jean Phillipe WEMAMA; 6. Benoit MOGLIA; 8. Yvan POUROUORO; 9. Yoan GARIN; 10. Marcias GINO RENE; 11. Stevens GUILLEMIN; 16. Ronald GAYON (RGK);
Coach: Michalak ERIC (NCL)
Goals: 3. Alexandre ROSSO 5’, 7. Edouard MURACCIOLI 8’; 10. Marcias GINO RENE; 8. Yvan POUROUORO 40’, 40’
Cautuions: Alexandre ROSSO 22’;
Referee: Allan Alick (VAN)
2nd Referee: Jamie CROSS (NZL)
3rd Referee: Chris COLLEY (AUS)
Time Keeper: Teihotu TAEREA (TAH)
Referee’s Assessor: Chandra SEGRAN (FIJ)
Tuvalu v Tahiti
TUV: 5.Mau PENISULA; 9. Starchel SOLOSENI; 8. Peniuna KAITU; 6. Paitela KELEMENE; 1. Sopepe TAILOLO (GK);
SUBS: 2. Felo FEOTO; 3. Tioti Maati TOAFA; 17. Neemia ONOSEMU; 19. Mahanga TEIAPUTI; 11. Imo FIAMALUA; 21. Maio ETIMANI; 10. Semalie FOTU
Coach: Sami NEEMIA (TUV)
Goals: 11. Imo FIAMALUA;
TAH: 1. Rehia DAVIO (GK); 3. Jimmy RIARIA; 4. Romeo PATIRA; 6. Michel MAIHURI; 7. Steeven TINO;
SUBS: 2. Matana BEA; 5. Lysis TAUHA; 8. Tetuanui TINOMOE; 9. Lorama BEA; 10. Usiera PUKOKI; 11. Amau TETUANUI; 12. Fernand TUANUA;
Coach: Rani BEA (TAH)
Goals: 6. Michael MAIHURI;