Solomon Islands vs. Vanuatu Match Summary: Download Here
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Starting line-ups:
Solomon Islands: 20. Silas SEDA (GK), 3. Freddie KINI, 4. Chris TAFOA, 6. Michael BOSO, 8. Jeffery BULE (c), 9. Moffat KILIFA, 11. Ian PAIA, 12. Jerry DONGA, 16. Emmanuel POILA, 17. Coleman MAKAU, 19. Micah LEA’ALAFA
Vanuatu: 1. Seiloni IARUEL (GK), 2. Dominique FRED, 3. Kevin SHEM, 4. Brian KALTACK, 7. Roddy LENGA, 8. Didier KALIP, 9. Robert TASSO, 10. Eddison STEPHEN, 14. Sailas NAMATAK, 18. Bernard DANIEL, 20. Lucien HINGE (c)
Match officials:
Referee: Kader ZITOUNI (TAH)
Assistant referee 1: Mark RULE (NZL)
Assistant referee 2: Glen LOCHRIE (NZL)
4th official: Norbert HAUATA (TAH)
The match kicks off.
2′ A powerful long range effort by Solomon Islands forward Micah Lea’alafa is parried away by Seiloni Iaruel for a corner
2′ The Solomon Islands corner is easily cleared by Vanuatu
5′ Lea’alafa weaves into the box but is tackled before getting his shot off
6′ Coleman Makau’s shot from 30 yards is straight at the Vanuatu goalkeeper
7′ Vanuatu’s first corner is taken by Kevin Shem but Solomon Islands goalkeeper Silas Seda eventually claims the ball
11′ Solomon Islands striker Ian Paia does well to cut inside Brian Kaltack but his left foot shot goes wide
12′ Vanuatu midfielder Didier Kalip tries to chip Silas Seda from the edge of the box but the Solomon Islands goalkeeper makes an easy save
13′ Jerry Donga has the ball in the back of the net but the Solomon Islands midfielder is called back for offside
17′ Vanuatu’s Sailas Namatak has a go from long range but gets no power on the shot
19′ Vanuatu striker Bernard Daniel shows lightning pace to burst through down the left but his cross to Robert Tasso is knocked out for a corner
19′ Kevin Shem takes the corner but Solomon Islands clear the danger
22′ Solomon Islands midfielder Coleman Makau picks up a loose ball inside the box but Brian Kaltack makes a well-timed tackle to save the day for Vanuatu
25′ A good opportunity for the Solomon Islands as Micah Lea’alafa shoots first time from an Ian Paia layoff but his powerful strike is tipped over the bar
26′ The Solomon Islands corner is cleared
30′ A freekick for Vanuatu in a dangerous position after Bernard Daniel goes down
30′ Daniel tries to redirect Brian Kaltack’s freekick towards goal but the ball rolls out for a Solomon Islands goalkick
34′ Vanuatu midfielder Didier Kalip crosses from the right but Silas Seda does well to claim it
35′ A good chance for Vanuatu with Robert Tasso having a clear sight on goal from the edge of the box but he shoots wide
37′ Micah Lea’alafa’s corner comes out to Coleman Makau but it’s a weak shot from the Solomon Islands midfielder
39′ Solomon Islands on the attack with Ian Paia setting up Lea’alafa just outside the area but the shot sails high
42′ Vanuatu’s Robert Tasso tries to beat Silas Seda at his near post but the Solomon Islands goalkeeper makes an easy save
44′ Solomon Islands go close with Lea’alafa beating two inside the box but his shot is blocked by a Vanuatu defender
44′ Vanuatu’s Roddy Lenga gets a powerful shot off but it’s straight at the goalkeeper
44′ YELLOW CARD: Vanuatu midfielder Sailas Namatak is cautioned for a dangerous challenge
The first half comes to an end.
The second half kicks off.
46′ A dangerous freekick for Solomon Islands which Lea’alafa takes but eventually Seiloni Iaruel punches the ball clear
47′ Vanuatu have a clear chance to go ahead as Didier Kalip plays a perfect ball through for Bernard Daniel but the striker’s touch is too heavy and Silas Seda smothers the ball
51′ Solomon Islands midfielder Micah Lea’alafa finds space inside the area but shoots straight at the goalkeeper, a let off for Vanuatu
54′ There is a break in play as Solomon Islands striker Ian Paia receives treatment. Some controversy as Solomon Islands claim there was an incident off the ball
55′ YELLOW CARD: Lucien Hinge is shown a yellow card for a dangerous tackle
55′ SUBSTITUTION: Vanuatu make their first change with Jean Kaltack replacing Bernard Daniel
58′ YELLOW CARD: Ian Paia is cautioned for the Solomon Islands
61′ GOAL!!! Solomon Islands 0 Vanuatu 1: A superb goal by substitute Jean Kaltack who chests down Didier Kalip’s pass and smashes the ball home
63′ SUBSTITUTION: Tutizama Tanito replaces Moffat Kilifa for the Solomon Islands
68′ Solomon Islands are struggling to keep the ball while Vanuatu look confident after going ahead
69′ YELLOW CARD: Vanuatu defender Brian Kaltack receives a yellow card
71′ Vanuatu go close from Kevin Shem’s corner as Brian Kaltack gets a powerful header on goal but Silas Seda claims it
73′ Jean Kaltack turns his marker and lays the ball through for Robert Tasso who has just the goalkeeper to beat but shoots straight at Seda
74′ A similar chance for Tasso but it’s the same result for the Vanuatu striker
77′ Vanuatu squander a four on three opportunity
77′ SUBSTITUTION: Vanuatu striker Robert Tasso is replaced by Kensi Tangis
79′ SUBSTITUTION: Solomon Islands also make a change with Coleman Makau replaced by Karol Kakate
81′ YELLOW CARD: Solomon Islands Emmanuel Poila is cautioned
90′ SUBSTITUTION: Micah Lea’alafa is replaced by Johan Doiwale for Solomon Islands
90′ Five minutes of injury time will be played
90′ + 2′ Brian Kaltack thumps a free kick wide of the target for Vanuatu
90′ + 3′ Solomon goalkeeper Silas Seda tips a Didier Kalip over the bar
The final whistle is blown.