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TAHITI SHOOT TO TOP OF TABLE WITH WIN

Thursday, 12 June 08

Tahiti has moved into first place of the OFC Futsal Championship in Suva after defeating Fiji 9-2 in the opening game of Match Day Five today.

With the Solomon Islands playing Vanuatu later tonight, their position at the top may be short lived but that doesn’t bother Tahiti Coach Rani Bea who has created a sense of belief in their players that they can now go all the way.

“The two games coming up are against very strong opposition and it will be tough,” he said. “But we really believe now. We can do it. We can do it.”

Tahiti opened the scoring in the fifth minute when Tetuanui scored the first goal of his brace on the evening.

Matana Bea then scored a hat trick in the space of ten minutes to kill the game off and propel Tahiti to their third win of the tournament.

Two goals to Jimmy Riaria and a goal a-piece to Usiera Pukoki and Lysis Tauha completed the scoring for Tahiti while Fiji scored two second half consolation goals through Nayzal Siga Ali and Assis Chand.

Fiji looked tired on the court tonight and it was always going to be tough for them as the tournament wore on with their entire squad coming straight from the Fiji FACT tournament last week.

Fiji Coach Imtiaz Khan noted that the Tahitian side had done their homework well in preparation for the game.

“They knew we were tired and knew we were handicapped with injuries. I think everyone could see the difference tonight between our players and the Tahiti players and the next two days are going to be very difficult with tires legs.”

But nothing should be taken away from Tahiti’s performance. They are improcing with every match and Bea said he is delighted with the way they have been following gameplans.

“The players really listen to us. They play in the system we ask of them and defend the way we want them to. I can’t ask for any more than that.

Tahiti will meet the Solomon Islands at 6.00pm on Match Day six in an important penultimate match for both sides.


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: 8. Tetuanui TINOMOE 5’; 26’; 3. Jimmy RIARIA 7’, 34’; 2. Matana BEA 13’, 15’, 23’; 10. Usiera PUKOKI 33’; 5. Lysis TAUHA 38’

FIJ: 2. Mira SAHIB; 4. Alvin AVINESH; 7. Vikash PRASAD; 10. Dinesh Chand MUDALIAR;12. Nishad Wasim ALI (GK);

SUBS: 1. Azmat BEGG (GK); 3. Sandeep Sanjesh NAIR; 5. Nayzal Siga Ali; 6. Assis CHAND; 8. Muni Arvindra NAIDU; 9. Kamal HASSAN; 10. Dinesh Chand MUDALIAR; 11. Imtiaz BEGG;

Coach: Imtiaz KHAN (FIJ)

Goals: 5. Nayzal Siga Ali 23’;

Injured: 8. Muni Arvindra NAIDU;

Referee: Peter L. PAKOATONG (VAN)
2nd Referee: Stephan PARAGE (NCL)
3rd Referee: Francois TROLLIARD (NCL)
Timekeeper: Allan ALICK (VAN)
Referee’s Assessor: Neil POLOSO (SOL)




Courtesy: Oceania Football


NEW CALEDONIA SCORE FIRST WIN OF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, 12 June 08

New Caledonia recorded their first win of the OFC Futsal tournament in Fiji today when they defeated Tuvalu 10-2 in the second game of Match Day Five.

The win lifts New Caledonia ahead of Fiji in the standings and sets them up for an exciting match against New Zealand tomorrow who sit two points ahead.

Yvan Pourouoro opened the scoring for New Caledonia in the second minute and they went into the half time break leading 6-1.

Stardel Soloseni scored Tuvalu’s second goal of the tournament in the 17th minute which was rewarded in the loudest cheer of the night by the crowd at the Vodafon Arena.

New Caledonia started where they left off in the second half and goals to Alexandre Rosso 2, Albert Hnailolo 2, Stevens Guillemin, Benoit Moglia 2, Gino Rene Marcias and a second to Pourouoro completed the rout.

Tuvalu took great solace in scoring their second goal of the match in the 25th minute and it was just reward for a tremendous spirit and work ethic by which they never gave up.

New Caledonia coach Eric Michalak said that today was very special for his side.

“It was very important for us to play well before our big match tomorrow against New Zealand. “I am happy because I am satisfied after a match for once and can prepare for tomorrow in a good state of mind.”

Tuvalu coach Sami Neemia was proud of the spirit and fight his side showed and happy at the experience they were gaining.

“We are not used to playing matches everyday and we are not of the same standard of New Caledonia and Solomon and the like just yet. But my boys never give up and I just ask them to keep playing.”

“Some fatigue is starting to show but I am looking forward to our next two games.”


NCL: 1. Ronan EUZEN (GK); 3. Alexandre ROSSO; 4. Albert HNAILOLO; 5. Jerry IARUEL; 8. Yvan POUROUORO;

SUBS: 2. Jean Phillipe WEMAMA; 6. Benoit MOGLIA; 9. Yoan GARIN; 10. Marcias GINO RENE; 11. Stevens GUILLEMIN; 16. Ronald GAYON (RGK);

Coach: Michalak ERIC (NCL)

Goals: 8. Yvan POUROUORO 2’, 34’; 3. Alexandre ROSSO 8’, 33’; 4. Albert HNAILOLO 10’, 19’; 11. Stevens Guillemin 12’; 6. Benoit MOGLIA 18’, 6’; 10. Gino Rene MARCIAS 38’;

TUV: 2. Felo FEOTO; 5.Mau PENISULA; 11. Imo FIAMALUA; 17. Neemia ONOSEMU; 22. Peniuna KAITU;

SUBS: 3. Tioti Maati TOAFA; 6. Paitela KELEMENE; 8. Peniuna KAITU; 9. Starchel SOLOSENI; 19. Mahanga TEIAPUTI; 10. Semalie FOTU; 21. Maio ETIMANI;

Coach: Sami NEEMIA (TUV)

Goals: 9. Starchel SOLOSENI; 6. Paitela KELEMENE 25’;

Injured: 1. Sopepe TAILOLO (GK)





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VANUATU GO TOP WITH IMPRESSIVE WIN

Thursday, 12 June 08

Vanuatu beat the Solomon Islands 5-1 in an exhilarating final game of Match Day Five in the OFC Futsal Championship at the Vodafone Arena in Suva tonight.

The Championship has now become a three horse race with Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tahiti all capable of claiming a spot at the FIFA Futsal World cup in Brazil.

Vanuatu sit on top of the table with 12 points, with Tahiti second on 10 and Solomon Islands third on nine.

The largest crowd of the championship turned up to see an exciting end to end dual of two technically proficient teams who were out to attack.

Vanuatu drew first blood in the 16th minute when Louis Dominique broke down the right and fired a hard right footed shot in off a defender.

After halftime both teams came out firing and a series of missed chances for both teams had the 1500 strong crowd screaming in the aisles.

Vanuatu made it 2-0 in the 24th minute when Fedy Vava poked home from close range after a swift counter attack.

The loudest cheer of the night came when James Egeta pulled one back for the Solomon Islands three minutes later and the Solo fans tried to push their side towards an equalizer.

But the joy was short lived as tournament top scorer Jack Vira Ala restored the two goal lead before two goals in two minutes from Dominique and Terry Quare killed the game off.

Vanuatu coach Marcellino Barthelemy said that finally everything went right for his side.

“I am very very proud of our performance tonight. This was the business end and we did the business. But now we must look to tomorrow and an important game against Tahiti.”

Solomon Island coach Victor Wai’ia said his side did not stick to the game plan, though noted that they are by no means out of contention for the championship.

“Goal difference now becomes very important. For us, mentally we weren’t where we needed to be.”

The two teams embraced each other in a joint celebration at the end of the match to celebrate their friendship.”

“The Melanesian brothers got together to celebrate Futsal and each other’s progress in the sport,” said Wai’ia. “There is a real friendship between us and I appreciate Vanuatu are a good side.”



VAN: 1. Chikau MANSALE; 5. Fedy VAVA; 6. Derek MALAS; 8. Louis DOMINIQUE 10. Jack Vira ALA;

SUBS: 2. Terry QUARE; 3. Ben EDWARD; 4. Lui SIFAS; 7. Ben HUNGAI; 9. Siardon Mera TALKANAMAL; 11. Saen Wowut FANAI; 22. Daniel MANSALE (GK);

Coach: Marcellino BARTHELEMY (VAN)

Goals: 8. Louis DOMINIQUE 16’ 34’; 5. Fedy VAVA 24’; 11. Saen Wowut FANAI; 2. Terry QUARE;

SOL: 1. Alick LIOKA (GK); 3. Elliot RAGOMO; 7. James EGETA; 8. Francis LAFAI; 9. Micah LEA’ALAFA;

SUBS: 4. Alfred PUNGUIKA; 5. Jenan KAPU; 6. Maffat SIKW’AE11. Ron GINIO; 12. Jack WETNEY; 2. Phillip HOUTARAU; 13. StanleyPUAIRANA (RGK)

Coach: Victor WAI’IA (SOL)

Goals: 7. James EGETA 27;’

Referee: Amitesh BEHARI (FIJ)
2nd Referee: Teihotu TAEREA (TAH)
3rd Referee: Scott KIDSON (AUS)
Timekeeper: Francois TROLLIARD (NCL)
Referees’ Assessor: Neil POLOSO (SOL)






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