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NAKA SENDS SOLOMONS HOME IN STYLE
Tuesday, 22 July 08, 09:23 AM
Solomon Islands bowed out of Marseille 2008 in style by beating El Salvador 6-3 in the battle for third place in Group B. James Naka headlined the victory, scoring four goals to take his tournament tally to eight.
Naka opened the scoring in the early stages, and he doubled his side's lead 13 seconds after the first restart. Jose Ruiz and Elias Ramirez got on the score-sheet for the Salvadorans in the second period, but Naka added another two to send Solomon Islands out for the last 12 minutes holding a 4-2 lead.
Tomas Hernandez pulled the Central Americans to within one goal of their opponents, but a double from Omo put the game out of their reach.
The win capped off a memorable tournament for James Naka who was undoubtedly the standout player for the Bilikiki Boys.
"We played much better in our final game and I'm really happy with the result. We've had a great experience and it was great to finish the tournament with a victory. We'll hope to do better next year," Naka said.
El Salvador Coach Rudis Mauricio Gonzalez Gallo also had praise for the Solomon Island star.
"I was really pleased with the attitude of my players. The problem today was that we couldn't contain Naka. But it was great to be here. The organisation from FIFA was excellent and really like Marseille and its fans. I hope France win tonight and can go to the final," Gallo said.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Marseille 2008
| Team |
MP |
W |
W+ |
L |
GF |
GA |
Pts |
| Portugal |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
26 |
10 |
8 |
| Italy |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
10 |
6 |
| Solomon Islands |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
14 |
23 |
3 |
| El Salvador |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
18 |
0 |
Solomon Islands 6 (NAKA (4'12", 12'13", 15'27", 22'45")OMO (27'51", 34'41) El Salvador 3 (12'54")Elias RAMIREZ (23'07")Tomas HERNANDEZ (27'22")
El Salvador: 12 Jose PORTILLO (GK); 4 Jose LOBOS (C); 9 Elias RAMIREZ ; 10 Tomas HERNANDEZ ; 11 Jose RUIZ
SUBS: 1 Luis RODAS (GK); 2 Wilber ALVARADO; 3 Jose MEMBRENO; 5 Saul BLANCO; 6 Jose CASTRO; 7 Walter TORRES; 8 Jose QUINTEROS
Coach: GONZALEZ GALLO Rudis Mauricio (SLV)
Solomon Islands: 12. (GK) Fred HALE; 2.TAKA; 8. (C) OMO; 10. James NAKA; 11.
Gibson HOSEA;
SUBS: 1. (GK) Henry PADAVERANA; 3. Franco NEE; 4. Eddie NGAITIN; 5. Hickly RENCE; 6. Nicholas MURI; 7. Michael TAEMAN; 9. Joe LUWI;
Coach: KOTO Henry (SOL)
Officials
Referee: GENG Zhiwei (CHN)
Second referee: JACOB Denis (BEL)
Third referee: PALHIES Sylvain (FRA)
Timekeeper: RODRIGUEZ Juan (ARG)
Solomon Island Results at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – Marseille 2008
17 July
14.45 Hrs (Local Time)
Italy 7 Solomon Islands 4
19 July
16.15 Hrs (Local Time)
Solomon Islands 4 Portugal 13
21 July 22
16.15 Hrs (Local Time)
El Salvador 3 Solomon Islands 6
Solomon Island Goal Scorers:
James Naka 8
Gideon Omikirio 2
Gibson Hosea 2
Franco Nee 1
Nicholas Muri 1
Photos provided by FIFA media. For more visit www.fifa.com
Posted by OFC · Comments (13)
Topics: OFC Beach Soccer 2008 OCEANIA Solomon Islands
Tags: OFC Beach Soccer 2008 OCEANIA Solomon Islands solomo islands
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This win means the other two previous matches were used as warm up matches.
Next time have competitive warm up matches before the actual game comes to hand.
Congrat Bilikiki..
Next time have competitive warm up matches before the actual game comes to hand.
Congrat Bilikiki..
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Just some observations on the game last night.
1. This is the one game of the tournament where Fred Hale turn up. COmpared to the two previous games, Hale was alert and his reflex saves were
accurate. The result could could have turn the El Salvadorean way if Hale hadnt made some brilliant saves. Wish he had turn-up for the previous games.
2. Nake proved to the World that he
is amongst the top-10 marksmen in Beach Soccer. The commentator cannot stop talking about Naka and his skills and ability. This was reflected by the tight marking on him by the Salvadorean
defence, resulting in free kicks.
3. Gideon Omokirio had a cracker...scoring two goals.
4. Positives on Rence, Taeman, Hosea, other new ones
5. And Finally, but not the
least, I raise my hat to the growing number of supporters Solomon Football attracts world wide. It makes me smile
1. This is the one game of the tournament where Fred Hale turn up. COmpared to the two previous games, Hale was alert and his reflex saves were
accurate. The result could could have turn the El Salvadorean way if Hale hadnt made some brilliant saves. Wish he had turn-up for the previous games.
2. Nake proved to the World that he
is amongst the top-10 marksmen in Beach Soccer. The commentator cannot stop talking about Naka and his skills and ability. This was reflected by the tight marking on him by the Salvadorean
defence, resulting in free kicks.
3. Gideon Omokirio had a cracker...scoring two goals.
4. Positives on Rence, Taeman, Hosea, other new ones
5. And Finally, but not the
least, I raise my hat to the growing number of supporters Solomon Football attracts world wide. It makes me smile
their weaknesses both on and off the field. They desperately need competitions before the next qualifier for the next BS World Cup in Dubai. It would be desirable to have Omokirio, Ngaitini, Hale
and Koto taking up coaching and scouting for young Bilikikis. Maybe SIFF should now take the game nation-wide. Also the sand texture of Marseilles seems to be softer and if that is the standard
facility then Oceania will have to set a standard for us if we are to have the right pitch conditions. Happy Beach Soccer !
we have ended our campaign on a high note!!
we can bow out of the tournament with our heads high!!
go solo go!!!
bilikiki!!!
peace