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MENAPI GUIDES SOLOMONS HOME

Tuesday, 28 August 07, 02:52 PM

photo Geoff Dickinson Photography

Solomon Islands triumphed 4-0 over Tonga thanks to two-goal hero Commins Menapi. The veteran striker was in deadly form in front of goal despite the heroics of Tonga goalkeeper Kavakava Manumua who had a strong match. Another fine performer was Henry Fa’arodo, the dreadlocked wide midfielder at the centre of Solomon Islands devastating attacks. Fa’arodo added the third for Solomon Islands on 51 minutes. Another New Zealand-based midfield man Alick Maemae capped off a satisfying afternoon for his team with a neat shot inside the penalty area on 66 minutes.

image courtesy of Geoff Dickinson Photography

Solomon Islands were never threatened at the back but were made to work hard as Kamaliele Papani showed some deft touches in an otherwise busy midfield. Papani, though, was no match for a dynamic midfield run by Alick Maemae and George Lui with the pair at the heart of all Solomon Islands creative moves.

image courtesy of Geoff Dickinson Photography

Tonga rarely threated Fred Hale's goal with the back four of Samson Takayama, David Taro, George Suri and Marlon Houkarawa proving a more convincing combination than in Solomon Islands preparation matches. Tonga, for their part, showed impressive strength, work-rate and endeavour but rarely any creative moves that possessed a rapier thrust though coach Kilifi Uele was happy enough with the player's collective efforts.

Solomon Islands not sit on top of Pool B with a 100% record and their place in the semi-finals looks all but assured with matches against Vanuatu (Saturday 1st September, 1430hrs GMT-13) and Samoa (Monday 3rd September, 1230hrs GMT-13).

Tonga's next match against rivals Samoa (Wednesday 29th August, 2030hrs GMT-13)is now a must-win for both teams if they are to retain any realistic interest in a semi-final berth.

XIII SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES - SAMOA 2007

Men's

Group B

Match day 2 - 27 August 2007 - 15:00

Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Playing Fields - Apia - Samoa

Full-time: SOLOMON ISLANDS 4 (MENAPI 5', 13'; FAARODO 51'; MAEMAE 66') TONGA 0

SOLOMON ISLANDS: 1. Fred HALE; 2. David TARO; 3. Marlon Houkarawa; 4. Samson TAKAYAMA; 5. George SURI; 7. Aleck MAEMAE; 9. Godwin BEBEU (12. James NAKA 69'); 11. Commins MENAPI; 13. George LUI (10. Judd MOLEA 46'); 18. Henry FAARODO; 19. George ABA (16. Stanley WAITA 46').

Coach: Airton ANDRIOLI

Substitutes not used: 6. Tome FAISI; 8. Jacob PEKAU; 15. Mostyn BEUI; 17. Gideon OMOKIRIO; 20. Arnold KENI; 21. John MORGAN.

Injured:

Suspended:

Not Available: 14. Benjamin TOTORI.

Cautions: 13. George LUI (34'); Marlon HOUKARAWA (87').

Red Cards:

Goalscorers: 11. Commins MENAPI (5', 13'); 18. Henry FAARODO (51'); Alick MAEMAE (66').

TONGA: 1. Kavakava MANUMUA; 2. Sione Ongol UHATAHI; 3. Kava HUIHAUHAU; 4. Folio MOEAKI; 6. Pio PALU; 7. Sione Vea TAHITUA; 8. Kamaliele PAPANI; 9. Ilalio LEAKONA (15. Tevita TAKAI 46'); 10. Unaloto FEAO; 11. Malakai SAVIETI (Lafaele MOALA 53'); 17. Semisi TUIFANGALOKA.

Coach: Kilife UELE

Substitutes not used: 5. Matana PAONGO; 14. Kaisani UHATAHI; 16. Sione TOVO; 18. Kaliopasi UELE; 19. Lisaniasi KAINGA; 20. Kaneti FELELA

Injured: 13. Mark UHATAHI; 21. Kinikini KAU.

Suspended:

Not Available:

Cautions: 10. Unaloto FEAO (30'); Kamaliele PAPANI (44'); 6. Pio PALU (62'); Tevita TAKAI (85').

Red Cards:

Goalscorers:

Referee: Fiti AIMAASU (SAM)

Assistant Referee: Michael JOSEPH (VAN)

Assistant Referee: Mahit CHILIA (VAN)

Fourth Official: Salaiau SOSONGAN (PNG)

Posted by GGW07 · Comments (43)

Topics: OCEANIA Solomon Islands Tonga OFC Nations Cup/South Pacific Games 2008
Tags: OCEANIA Solomon Islands Tonga OFC Nations Cup/South Pacific Games 2008

43 Comments

ynot_u2007 wrote: | 11 months ago

take your time boys....its all yours...go for best ..go solo go...

wesala wrote: | 11 months ago

strike 4 gold boys...be confident & complete the remaining time. Let victory rain in ur side

wamo wrote: | 11 months ago

it will be good if there was any live blog for all the games ... if is there one can someone please fill me in

doukiks wrote: | 11 months ago

6 more goals then its enough for today. Go solo go

Marole wrote: | 11 months ago

What is the latest score

Go Solo Go! wrote: | 11 months ago

A comfortable win for Solo but the scoreline could've and should have been much bigger. Tonga hardly threatened to score and with the team exerting control over most of the game, should have turned

that dominance into goals. 4 nil doesn't reflect how much in control Solo was. I hate to say this but we're yet to be tested. Nevertheless, Go Solo Go! ps. Check out gosologo.wordpress.com if you

have the time.

wangman wrote: | 11 months ago

Thanks Go Solo Go! Are you Samoa watching the games or is it live on TV?

Go Solo Go! wrote: | 11 months ago

I wish. Nah mate, just caught the highlights on TV. Was hoping to see Totori in action but unfortunately they rested him. Alick and Henry were impressive though.

WIL-2K wrote: | 11 months ago

Anyway....a win is what we deserve, cos its all-11 in both sides Go solo go

sol wrote: | 11 months ago

final score SI 4 - Tonga 0 .. i would say this is average performance for the bonitos and reflect the need for accurate finishing seeing they have dominated ball control.

Neo wrote: | 11 months ago

With due respect to a great side we have, we must acknowledge that Bart Basia highlighted that Tonga has had a very successful development program which has seen them improve in leaps and bounds. We

need to take heed because we were in their position not too long ago. With that in mind, I congratulate the boys and wish that they will deliver when facing a tougher opposition and not rest on their

laurels....you fala moa

WIL-2K wrote: | 11 months ago

Hey thanks! Neo for the info

wangman wrote: | 11 months ago

I agree with Neo. The team that had the best preparation leading up to the SPG will come through in the end. Fiji, Solo and Vanuatu had great games leading up. But dont count Samoa out yet! But only

time will tell ....

fogman wrote: | 11 months ago

Solo plays good football but lacks killer instinct. Fiji plays no frills football but scores when it matters. It could be Fiji v Solo for the gold. If Solo wants glory, they need to realise putting

the ball in the net more wins games. Not how fancy you've played or believing the hype that you're the Samba team of the Pacific.

wangman wrote: | 11 months ago

****Pacific Flair**** There is so much talent in the Pacific. I am hoping any of our Island nations will qualify for the World Cup 2010. It doesnt matter if its Fiji, Solomon Is or whoever. It will

be good to see a different team rather than NZ or Australia. Solo and Fiji are the 2 top flyers that can go all the way. If any one of them makes it i will support them all the way ....

p6sky wrote: | 11 months ago

guys give Vanuatu a break! ...they also capable of beating solo and fiji!

p6sky wrote: | 11 months ago

george lui garem caution finish nao....

p6sky wrote: | 11 months ago

this match finished? anyone with finl score?

wangman wrote: | 11 months ago

New Caledonia 1-0 over Tuvalu??? This must have been a HUGE improvement by Tuvalu cant wait for recap ...

WIL-2K wrote: | 11 months ago

Guys, thats awesome about Tuvalu

p6sky wrote: | 11 months ago

got the results...updates here very slow...SI-Tonga 4-0, Tuvalu-NC 0-1.

Xaxou wrote: | 11 months ago

Not many goals today ! Do you think Tuvalu is able to win against Cook Islands or Tahiti ? Their result against New Caledonia is surprising ! Fidji will easily finish at the first place of this group

! The other group looks more complicated ...

Tonga 4 life wrote: | 11 months ago

Based on the score line with Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu will go to the finals. Solo just can't win games with these sort of scores with non soccer playing nations...lus solo lus!!he !he! go fiji (oketa

tabu)

wangman wrote: | 11 months ago

Does anyone know a radio station broadcasting the games live? Radio Australia says they are but are useless nothing broadcasting, have checked in there on Saturdays opening and even today! ....

MEAGA wrote: | 11 months ago

solo right now a playing a mindful game, not wanting to get their players injured, hence the score line. wait time umi playim fjidi na umi just givim go all our best, no need fo wastim energy nomoa

lo match where umi winim finis !!! GO SOLO GO

Bareva wrote: | 11 months ago

Fiji will take the gold medal (oketa tabu). Solo like play neat but never scores when matters. Fiji will play aggresive and disrupt Solo's pattern. After the claim of Solo being Samba of the pacific

makes some players head go big.

WIL-2K wrote: | 11 months ago

Wan kandere, wan neison.solo 4 life! nafu supportim different country nao guys..No claim karage fo tabu lo oketa life shark gele blo moko nao.....Its better that we all support our boys, thus

whatever results it may be.....we`ll be downed with that!!! Good Luck to our National team!!!

SOLO $ LIFE wrote: | 11 months ago

Right WIL-2K, tell them that!!....talem moko team mannn

villiame wrote: | 11 months ago

Be patient boys (supporters) final whistle will tell who is the soccer gold medalist.

villiame wrote: | 11 months ago

Be patient boys (supporters) final whistle will tell who is the soccer gold medalist.

kakamora wrote: | 11 months ago

ooo ya no try fo tabu olobout..haa anyway go solo go !! set yo eyes for the gold....(ino gold lo goldridge ya..)

marole wrote: | 11 months ago

Watched the Solo-Tonga & Fiji-Cooks match on telly & must say that the Cooks and Tonga have improved markedly will be teams to be reckoned with in 10 years time. Where do the majority of the

Cook players come from? Looks like New residences to me. From the analysis of the Tuvalu vs New Caledonia match I do not think Tuvalu is in the same leaque as Cooks and Tonga in terms of development.

Given that I do not think Tuvalu will ever improve (even after 100 years) if it persists with its negative football. In all Solo & Fiji look good but still think Solo looks awsome

observer wrote: | 11 months ago

i don't think that the solo team just play neat, they have some deadly strikers in the pacific. if u wana beleive this then find out who is the top goal scorere in the OFC club championship and also

the league in newzealand. watch put for Benjamin totori and commins menapi if u give them the chance. as an observer from new zealand watch out for this boys and not forgeting alick mamae. this boy

play in newzealand so i know how they play. whatever anyone may say the best team wins. every tem aims to be the best so prove that. go pacific go. newzealand is waiting.

heheh wrote: | 11 months ago

talem team for win na tonga ia man

dg wrote: | 11 months ago

waitem solo by crashim vavuatu ia

oton wrote: | 11 months ago

watch your words... you never know... only time will tell.. GO Vanuatu GO

jayphillips wrote: | 11 months ago

The van boys this time no kivim chance long one tok solo katim olgeta ia

jufa wrote: | 11 months ago

guys check fiji One ,,incase game btw solo vs Vanuga live

rootsman wrote: | 11 months ago

Vanuatu yufala watchout....SOLO ba winim yufala...ba winim nogud lo ufala na...SOLO GO FOR GOLD YA BRO.....yu no savve that solo na "BRAZILIANS OF THE PACIFIC".... GO SOLO GO!!!!!

PK gum wrote: | 11 months ago

Solo bata bae no givim any chance for wantok vanutu tu ya....solo..ehhhhhhhhhhhh...tumaziiiiiiii...how totori wetim commins play ya barava difflent ya.......ehhhhhhhh..solo tumasi..watch out

vanuatu....solo kam for attackem gold ya na ya.....only final whistle noma ba savve that true na.....SOLO NA MONARCH lo soccer lo Oceania....GO SOLO GO...GO MENAPI GO.....GO FAARODO GO.....GO TOTORI

GO.....GO MAEMAE GO......GO COACH ADRIOLI GO....thumbs up!!!!!!!!!....SOLO TUMASIIIIIIIIII......GOLD NA YA......

WIL-2K wrote: | 11 months ago

Remember Supporters! It must a pay-back game to Vanuatu.........Think about the past memories of SPG 2003 and move that Vanuatu side.......Go solo goal!!!!