KOSSA WINS FINAL DJ LEAGUE MATCH
Thursday, 20 March 08, 09:31 AM
HONIARA – Kossa clinched a 4-1 victory against Naha FC in their final game of the Honiara DJ League on Tuesday at Lawson Tama.
The victory kept them in contention for a place in the proposed ‘Super 8 Challenge’ set to kick off after the DJ league ends.
Kossa started well with Captain Gideon Omokirio nodding in a James Naka free kick midway through the first half.
Naha defended well in the first half and were quick to close down Kossa’a danger trio of Reginald Davani, James Naka and Joe Luwi.
Kossa came out a more composed side in the second half and found many more openings in the naha defense. Paul Wale, Naka and Luwi combined sweetly for Kossa’s second goal of the afternoon.
Naha’s replacement goal keeper - former national youth goalkeeper Tibon Oge watched in disbelief as Wale cleverly chipped him after receiving a good through ball to make it two.
Naha responded strongly and were denied by the woodwork as they sort to stage a comeback.
As the match wore on fatigue crept in on both sides as players of both teams struggled to maintain their rhythm.
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Kossa’s PNG import Reginald Davani capped off a fine performance when he thumped in from close range after receiving a timely pass from Naka to make it three.
Luwi wrapped up the scoring for KOSSA when he hit a screamer to put the match beyond doubt.
But Naha grabbed a late consolation goal in injury time through its hardworking striker Lawrence Fonaota.
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VENCENSIO. In your dreams. U23 is a different competition. This time we will repeat the South pacific Games. Ale wantok
P/Vila, SPG is also different competition from O league.... Be think? This is 2008 O league and Kossa now leading Pool B.
In my dreams, I dreamt that KOSSA beat Tafea infront of their home crowd>3-1. This is the same kind of dream I dreamt about b4 the game between Solo and Vanuatu. Call me a dreamer, my dreams never fail me,,,,so watch it Port Vila, here comes KOSSA and I will be there to watch the game live.
Do want some infor, my Port Vila?,,,Ok, here are the goal scorers, Naka, Davani and Luwi. These three men will electrify Port Vila, you will be off your seat Port Vila...so dont boast about the SP Games...Set Tawi, lukim u long nakamal afta game!!!!!
Good to know KOSSA will be playing Vanuatu champion team next week. I hear ex-KG students in Vila will be out there in full force to support of their former school team. Thats great! On the game itself, I think Tafea has both advantages and disadvantage. Home crowd should boost their moral. Further, Tafea is probably the only club in Oceania over the last say 5 yrs that have been playing on this leage. So they have experience I believe. On the other hand, I think most players are probably too old this time. This is a factors that might hinder their chance. Besides, a number of Tafea best players are abroad on work related trips. Mi no save tumas long KOSSA but looks like they have are good team too. I watched Solo national team that played Vanuatu in 2002, i think at Korman stadium in which Solo beat Vanuatu by 1 goal to zero (friendly game).
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