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AS Magenta have been crowned champions of New Caledonia for the fourth time after a convincing 3-0 win in their final play-off game over Kirikitr in the Super Ligue.

More than three thousand spectators were in attendance for the last two play-off matches and shows that football has a very healthy following among fans in New Caledonia.

After basically leading the playoff race from start to finish AS Magenta put the icing on the cake with an inspiring victory in which they were superior in all areas. Christmas Kaudre scored two goals from two Pierre Wajoka assists.

It has been three years since AS Magenta’s outstanding season in which they won the league and reached the finals of the OFC Champions League where they were beaten 2-0 by Sydney FC.

AS Magenta captain Pierre Wajoka received the trophy from Christian Cornet, a member of Federal Council of the  FCF, and was greeted with a great reception from all the Magenta fans.

AS Mont Dore has revived the Super Ligue’s playoff title race with an upset 1-0 win over AS Magenta at Stade Numa Daly on Saturday.

AS Magenta were hoping to be crowned champions with a win but instead suffered their first defeat of the playoffs at the hands of a very motivated Mont Dore side

A goal from Mont Dore striker Ramon Djamali was enough to earn his side the win and close the gap on the playoff leaders to three points.

AS Kirikitr took advantage of AS Magentas loss by beating JS Baco 3-2 in a tense match to remain in the title race.

George Gope Fenepej fired Kirikitr into the lead with two fine strikes in the first half before Pat Wajoka made it 3-0 just before half time.

The game looked over but JS Baco came out firing in the second half to reignite the action.

Enrick Poadjare climbed highest from a corner to fire a header into the top corner in the 53rd minute before Stefan My converted an 85th minute penalty to send a scare through the Baco camp.

But they managed to hold on and now sit 5 points behind Playoff leaders AS Magenta

The loss for Baco was their fifth in a row in play off matches and they now sit firmly entrenched at the bottom of the table.

AS MONT-DORE 1 - AS MAGENTA 0 

Referee : Laurent Quéré

Goals : Djamali (57e)

AS Mont-Dore - Cautions : Mapou (69e), Kabeu 89e)

AS MONT-DORE : Nonmeu - L. Wakanumuné (Caba 52e), J-P Wakanumuné, Wadrenges (cap.), Wédé - Pelletier (Kabeu 76e), Haeweng, Harper, Mapou, Diaiké - Djamali. Entraîneur : Charles Teamboueon

AS MAGENTA : Hné - E. Kaudré (Kaqéa 46e), E. Ouka, B. Longue, S. Longue - Wéa, N. Kaudré, M. Bako, Wacapo (Bowen 59e) - Pie. Wajoka (cap.), M. Hmaé (Tidjine 68e). Entraîneur : Jean-Jacques  Garcia.

AS KIRIKITR 3 - JS BACO 2 
 
Referee : Martial Ducoin

AS Kirikitr goals : G. Gope-Fenepej (27e, 41e), Pat. Wajoka (42e s.p.)

JS Baco : Poadjaré (53e), My (85e s.p.)

JS Baco cautions: D. Wayaridri (39e), M. Wayaridri (42e), My (76e)

AS KIRIKITR : A. Ione - Ixoée, Kofi, Midraïa, Viliamo-Passa - Hapélama (cap.), Goïce (Laen 90e), G. Gope-Fenepej, Pat. Wajoka, - F. Ioné (Midraïa, 79e), Ilengo (Read 64e). Entraîneur : Jules Hméun

JS BACO : M. Wayaridri - Villepreux, D. Wayaridri, Pourouda (F. Tiaouniane 71e), Tarawie - Moagou (Pawawi 85e), Tagawa (cap.), Wabéalo, Drawilo, Poadjaré - My (J-P Tiaouniane 88e). Entraîneur : Raymond Wayaridri.

Super Ligue Play-off 2007-2008

Super Ligue Play-Downs 2007-2008

AS Monte Dore has taken the lead in New Caledonia’s Super Ligue play off’s with a resounding 2-0 win over JS Baco.

The win puts Monte Dore two points clear of AS Magente in second place who could only manage a 2-2 at AS Kirikitr.

Meanwhile in the league’s ‘play downs’ As Lossi have retained top spot despite losing 2-0 to ACB Poya.

AS Thio Sport edged out second placed AS Temala 3-2 in an exciting match which has split the group wide open after only two matches.

Super Ligue Playoffs standings as of 31.3.08

Super Ligue Playdowns standings as of 31.3.08

Pictures from AS Monte Dore v JS Baco