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19/12/2024

18/12/2024

𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

Vanuatu reignited their campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over the Solomon Islands Development Team in an intense clash at the National Stadium today.

The match began at a blistering pace, with both teams pressing high and creating chances at either end.

Vanuatu’s Jonathan Spooky-Jack had the game’s first clear opportunity, forcing Development goalkeeper Ronny Sale into a sharp, diving save. Sale was exceptional throughout the opening half, denying multiple Vanuatu attempts with calm and composed goalkeeping.

A blow to the home side came midway through the first half when captain Dennis Ifunaoa was forced to leave the field due to injury, paving the way for young talent Jimson Abana to step up.

Despite the setback, the Development Team’s defense held firm against the experienced Vanuatu attack, led by forwards Jean Ka**ak, B**g Kalo, and Alex Saniel.

However, just before the halftime whistle, Saniel seized his moment. Finding himself unmarked inside the penalty area, he unleashed a low drive past Sale, giving Vanuatu a 1-0 lead heading into the break.

The second half saw an uptick in energy as coaches Franco Ne’e and Stanley Waita made strategic adjustments, injecting fresh legs into their squads.

Abana proved to be a handful for Vanuatu’s defense, particularly in aerial battles against Nicolas King.

The Development Team’s persistence paid off when Paul Francis latched onto a low cross, deftly lobbing the ball over the Vanuatu goalkeeper to level the scoreline.

Despite a spirited response from the hosts, including opportunities for Abana and Junior Jack Ani, a lack of clinical finishing proved costly. Vanuatu capitalized on their chances, with B**g and Ka**ak combining effectively – resulting in a penalty when substitute goalkeeper Timothy Maerasia brought down Ka**ak in a one-on-one situation.

Kalo stepped up from the spot and his powerful strike was mishandled by Maerasia to put Vanuatu again in front.

Ka**ak then put the visitors out of the stretch from an acute angle that was ill-timed by Maerasia and secured the much-needed win.

The result moves Vanuatu up to third in the standings with four points, keeping their hopes alive in the competition for the remaining match days.

07/12/2024

A WIN FOR THE LADIES

It's full time and a first win for our ladies.

Alice Noatonu scored two tries while Jovita Ambrose scored a hat trick on her debut for the national women's 7s team, thanks to team captain Jessica Sami brilliant solo run.

Fiji is up next.

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Ready, Set, Play!

A specialised Defence Australia Sports Training Team is coming to Honiara next week to partner with Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport - SINIS to provide high performance training, and referee and coaching workshops for 🇸🇧 players and officials in:

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Australia is Solomon Islands' nambawan partner in sport.



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