LIVE UPDATE: VANUATU vs PAPUA NEW GUINEA (FINAL SCORE: 2-7)
Sunday, 09 March 08, 15:39 PM
LAUTOKA - With Oceania's representative at the Beijing Olympics already decided, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea will have the luxury of playing with a sense of freedom and relaxation.
Expect an exciting match however as Papua New Guinea's exciting up-and-at-em approach is sure to gaurentee goals at both ends of the pitch.
Samuel Kalaros, Spenser Noal, Fenedy Masauvakalo and Geoffrey Lego Gete are all recalled from suspension for Vanuatu as the Air Vanuatu Warriors seek to salvage some pride from this tournament.
Papua New Guinea coach George Cowie has opt kept faith with the players that have performed so well and after the brave performance of the women's team yesterday in Port Moresby, who knows, there could well be an upset on the cards here in Lautoka for the men.
LIVE TEXT UPDATE:
1’- Match kicks off in fine conditions here at Churchill Park, Lautoka, as Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea meet in a match to decide the minor placings.
4’- Shot by Gunemba is saved by Kalnasei
10’- GOAL! Samuel Kini makes it 1-0 to Papua New Guinea!
13’- GOAL! Tau Winnie shoots and scores his fourth goal of this championship and Papua New Guinea are in control!
17'- PENALTY! Winnie is brought down and its a penalty to Papua New Guinea
18'- GOAL! David Muta scores with aplomb to make it 3-0 - Vanuatu are sinking as Papua New Guinea race into a 3-0 lead!
26'- No let up in the action from Papua New Guinea as they play at pace with attack very much the emphasis
28'- Tau Winnie overuns the ball and Sakama picks up possession for Vanuatu
29'- Good aerial win for Vanuatu by Geoffrey Lego Gete
29'- SUBSTITUTION 8. Brian MELAR in, 14. Joseph NAMARIAU out - Vanuatu
33'- Papua New Guinea are fully in control of this match with a three goal advantage already
35'- Good take by Gure Gabina after a deep cross to the far post
36'- Cross by Gunemba to Winnie but Gete forces a goal-kick for Vanuatu
37'- Vanuatu could still cause Papua New Guinea problems - those same defensive frailties are still evident in that back four and Nimanian is finding space - will he get the opportunity?
40'- SUBSTITUTION 2. Lawrence MOSES in, 15. Rodney TALAU out - Papua New Guinea
44'- Vanuatu are struggling in the heat today as Papua New Guinea's exciting attack pair of Raymond Gunemba and Tau Winnie carry on their fine form
45'- Free kick Vanuatu - but Gure Gabina is equal to the task
TIME ADDED ON: 1 minute
45+1'- David Muta has had a sublime tournament - and a fine first half for Papua New Guinea
HALFTIME: VAN 0 PNG 3
46'- FOURTH OFFICIAL Andrew MOLI (SOL) has replaced REFEREE Rakesh VARMAN (FIJ) in the middle as VARMAN withdraws because of injury
47'- Brian Melar shoots for goal but Gabina saves easily
49'- Serious words must've been said at trhe break by Philemon John because Vanuatu have roared out of the starting blocks in this half
50'- David Muta has got this game by the scruff of the neck - he is so composed on the ball and his vision is impressive
51'- Samuel Kini runs at Spencer Noal as Tau Winnie breaks for the far post
52'- Good defending by Geoffrey Lego Gete to provide cover
52'- GOAL! Michel KALTAK sparks a revival after Tarcicius Mandarip loses the ball in front of the 18 yard box
53'- SUBSTITUTION: 7. Spencer NOAL out 9. Roger JOE in - Vanuatu
54'- Vanuatu look alive for the first time in this match - we could be in for an exciting second half
57'- SUBSTITUTION 5. Samuel KALOROS out, 3. Bula CHILLIA in - Vanuatu
57'- SUBSTITUTION 7. Fabian BAGI 18. Charles PARANDA in - Papua New Guinea
60'- Free kick for Papua New Guinea - this match could yet see more goals, Papua New Guinea are by no means sound in defence and Vanuatu are carving out chances
61'- RED CARD 12. Michel KALTACK sent off for a foul on David Muta
61'- SUBSTITUTION 12. David MUTA out, 10. Jason WESLEY in - Papua New Guinea
63'- GOAL! Papua New Guinea strike back straight away and score through Raymond Gunemba!
68'- Francois Sakama goes on a weaving run and fires in a low right foot shot but its saved by Gabina
68'- GOAL! Jason Wesley's fine volleyed cross finds Tau Winnie and he nods Papua New Guinea's fifth goal!
72'- Papua New Guinea pouring forward at every opportunity - Winnie misses a great chance to make it 6-1
74'- Fenedy Masauvakolo tries a bit of magic in the penalty area with some sublime skill but there is no end product
75'- GOAL! Koriak UPAIGA is sent one on one with Kalnasei and rifles home a sixth for Papua New Guinea!
79'- GOAL! Fenedy MASAUVAKOLO slots home a left foot shot to give Vanuatu some consolation
82'- Papua New Guinea have turned in a thrilling performance but Vanuatu has only played well in short bursts
83'- Gabina saves a Sakama shot - a Papua New Guinea player has gone down with cramp
87'- Sakama's cross is tipped behind for a corner by Gabina
88'- The corner is won by Gabina and Papua New Guinea counter-attack but Tau Winnie shoots straight at Kalnasei
89'- Fizzing right foot shot from 30 metres by Koriak Upaiga goes wide of the Vanuatu goal
90'- Masauvakolo shoots but Gabina saves with his legs
TIME ADDED ON: 2 minutes
90+2'- Great finish to the tournament for Papua New Guinea - the less said about this performance by Vanuatu the better
90+2'- GOAL! Tau Winnie scores a seventh! Amazing finish for Papua New Guinea!
FULLTIME: VAN 2 PNG 6
OFC Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Match No. 14
Vanuatu vs Papua New Guinea
Churchill Park
Lautoka
FIJI
Kick-off: 14H30 (Fiji Time)
VAN: 1. Charley KALNASEI; 4. Rexley TARIVUTI; 5. Samuel KALAROS; 6. Wilson KAILO; 7. Spencer NOAL; 10. Fenedy MASAUVAKALO; 11. Jeffry NIMANIAN; 12. Michel KALTACK; 13. Francois SAKAMA; 14. Joseph NAMARIAU; 17. Geoffrey Lego GETE.
SUBS: 2. Andrew CHICHIRUA; 3. Bula CHILLIA; 18. Apete KARA; 9. Roger JOE; 15. Manu PETER; 16. Tchamaco MAHE; 8. Brian MELAR; 19. Tonny CHILLIA.
INJURED: 20. Yannick MERKA [rgk].
COACH: Philemon JOHN (VAN)
CAUTIONS:
RED CARDS:
GOALS:
PNG: 3. Mathew YANG; 4. Cyril MUTA; 5. Tarcicius MANDARIP; 6. Samuel KINI; 7. Fabian BAGI; 9. Tau WINNIE; 12. David MUTA; 14. Raymond GUNEMBA; 15. Rodney TALAU; 16. Koriak UPAIGA; 20. Gure GABINA [gk].
SUBS: 1. Anthony PIPI; 2. Lawrence MOSES; 10. Jason WESLEY; 11. William MOBBS; 13. Mathias APO; 17. Roniel IGENS; 18. Charles PARANDA; 19. Niel HANS.
COACH: George COWIE (SCO)
CAUTIONS:
RED CARDS:
GOALS:
REFEREE: Rakesh VARMAN (FIJ)
ASSISTANT REFEREE 1: Collins AUVELE (SAM)
ASSISTANT RFFEREE 2: Salesh CHAND (FIJ)
FOURTH OFFICIAL: Andrew MOLI (SOL)
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Vanuatu fans, is this the best U-23 Squad your lovely country can produce? Are there other players left out from the final selection who are capable of performing much better than the present squad? In the past U-17 and U-20 OFC tournaments, Vanuatu has produced very good squads, where are these players now? What went wrong, is it selection, coaching, administration, insufficent training and outside exposure...just a food for thought...Vanuatu is one of the football powerhouses in the region and I just hope that things will turn out better for Vanuatu soccer in the future if the present mistakes, problems etc are addressed and rectified by the responsible authorities as early as possible...
Team u-23 reps oli kam back, remove ol long senoir selection, why now defence hemi so weak. comon this not the real vanuatu soccer, what happens VFF.
Observer, thats the question that on everyones mind, what happens.. curuption in selecting the u23 is haunting vanuatu's good reputation in terms of soccer, can't belive this, well there is always one winner, but this not competative soccer from vanuatu. terminate all the current players for letting us down.
The main problem is with the local league and VFF...There are some people who wanted to control VFF and Port Vila Legue. The current team selection only have players from 3 or 4 clubs. Looks like the players are not proud of presenting their country......Oli stap play long Vila blong mekem woman i luk olketa but oli no player for the sake blong win.. Talem long Under 23 when they get back to Vila, bae oli bas long backside blong airport nomo mo go straight long house...no need for soem face long public. Better use the money blong developem rural areas or education. Soccer westem time.
this a disgrace, Coach, should resign, VFF executive should all resign. Corupted people in VFF, clean the house, we haver so many skillfull players here. that can be world class players, but coruption is baving the way. get out couch anf VFF executives, you dont have to waste money to participate, but shwo thay you ready to competative, hemia plei blong womman,
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