TAHITI – The identities of the 2009 Coupe de Polynesie semi-finalists remains open to conjecture after the latest round of fixtures in Tahiti’s knock-out competition took place last week. The showdown between Cup holders Tefana and league champions AS Manu Ura held centre stage as the action got underway prior to the weekend.

The Coupe de Polynesie quarter-final 1st leg clash lived up to its billing as Match of the Day last week with “Les Mauves” victorious in a 2-1 win. Tauraa Marmouyet gave AS Tefana the lead after 35 minutes for the double-chasers but “Les Mauve” levelled through Kake Hiashi on 55 minutes.

With the match headed for a 1-1 draw Tefana were rocked when Phillipe Moretta popped up a late winner for Manu Ura three minutes into time added on.

It was Tefana’s first domestic defeat of the season after they completed the Championnat D1 regular season with a flawless record.

The fixture remains wide open with the return leg sure to produce a fascinating match.

Tahiti U-20 kept on track for a unique treble after they edged D2 side AS Tiare. Ariimau Teritau scored the decisive goal for Tahiti U-20 after 28 minutes during a dour struggle. The tie remains wide open but Lionel Charbonnier’s team remain strong favourites to advance to the semi-finals.

AS Vaiete and TAC drew 1-1 with Benson Manarai on target for Vaiete in the first half. Derry Haupuea equalised for TAC midway through the second half.

AS Venus showdown with AS Temanava produced an exciting four goal thriller with Arnaud Faretahi helping himself to a double. Faretahi opened the scoring after just five minutes for Temanava but Venus were soon level thanks to Joseph Taune’s timely equaliser.

Faretahi pounced on 47 minutes to restore the lead for Temanava. Venus proved resilient and Antoine Wawine levelled the score once more just nine minutes later. The match finished 2-2 with everything to play for in the second leg.

2009 Coupe de Polynesie Quarter Final 1st Leg

AS Venus vs. AS Temanava  2-2

AS Tefana vs. AS Manu Ura  1-2

AS Vaiete vs. TAC                1-1

Tahiti U-20 vs. AS Tiare Tahiti 1-0

The second leg of the Coupe de Polynesie Quarter-Finals take place on Monday 15 February, 2009 (Tuesday 16 February, 2009 New Zealand Time)