AS Temanava turned up the heat on Fijian champions Ba after they defeated Marist FC 2-1 in a closely contested match in O-League Group B tonight.
The victory for the Tahitian champions turns the heat up on Group B leaders Ba who have the luxury of a final home match showdown against Temanava for the right to qualify for the O-League Final.
Marist FC can still play a part in determining the outcome of Group B if they can cause an upset in the final matches.
2007 O-League (OFC Champions League)
Match Day 4 – Group B
Stade Pater, Papeete, Tahiti, French PolynÃf©sie
16 March 2007 – 20.00
Result – Match 4 – Group B
Temanava 2 (Poiroi 12′; Araparii 58′ pen)
Marist FC 1 (Luwi 28′)
Temanava – 1. Franck Revel; 3. Georges Watton; 4. Daly Watha; 5. Maheanu Araparii; 9. Jean-FranÃf§ois Kabeu (c); 11. Roberto Poiroi (6. Neiti Clark 45′); 13. Pierre Kugogne; 17. Luc Kugogne; 19. Aldo Vahine; 20. Patua Tetuanui (22. RenÃf© Salo 52′); 21. Raoul Diela (Vetea Laisan 45′)
Subs not used – 8. Arnaud Sicot; 12. Jean-Michel Rigoulot; 15 Rachid Arnaud
Cautions – Georges Watton; Luc Kugogne
Red Cards – Georges Watton
Marist FC – 1. Lucian Sikwaae (18. Francis Aruwafu 12′); 3. Tome Faisi; 5. Samson Takayama; 6. Jerry Sam; 8. Timothy Joe (15. Mostyn Beui 42′); 9. James Naka; 11. Sebastian Misiga (10. Michael Misitana 38′); 12. Benjamin Mela); 14. Joe Luwi; 16. Martin Ruhasia (c); 17. Gideon Omokirio
Subs not used – 2. David Houpere; 4. Alphonsus Danny; 7. Joseph Lani; 13. Simon Sau
Cautions – Tome Faisi; Michael Misitana ; Benjamin Mela
Red Cards – None
Referee – Neil Fox (NZL)
Assistant Referee – Nick Waldron (NZL)
Assistant Referee – Michael Joseph (VAN)
Fourth Official – Peter O’Leary (NZL)