GRAND FINAL
Nauru Stars 4-3-27 Def Fiji Jnr Tribe 3-3-21
What a fantastic, tough game of football both these teams played. The match was played at a fierce pace with the Fiji team taking it right up to the reigning champions. Nauru was able to settle and take their opportunities in front of goal to have a two goal buffer going into the last quarter. The Fijians hit the scoreboard early to get within a goal but the Nauruans hit back strait away. The ball flowed up and down the ground and the Fijians kicked another to be one goal down with two minutes to go. Fiji had the run of the last quarter but just could not manage to kick that last goal.
Goal Kickers:
Nauru Maro Baguga 2, Elijah Agege 2
Fiji: Josese Radrovi, Sefanaia Kaivei, Livai Tuilovoni
Best Players:
Nauru: Zenus Hiram, Maro Baguga, Elizah Agege, Arlador Temaki, Harvey Timothy, Robawoun Atsime, Karl Hartman, Wise Temaki, Richard Waqa, Johnson Olsson, Woewodin Thoma
Fiji: Sefanaia Kaivei, Rapoama Bola, Livia Tuilovoni, Josese Radrovi, Alate Tuilevuka, Jolame Vunisa, Saimoni Ravutu, Savu Sausala, Maloni Malumuiri
Match Results – Oceania Cup Day 1
Game 1:
Nauru Stars 4-9-33 Def Fiji Jnr Tribe 2-2-14
Goal Kickers:
Nauru: Geraca Hiram 2, Maro Baguga, Winzar Kakiouea
Fiji: Jone Radua, Rapoama Bola
Best Players:
Nauru: Richard Waqa, Gaissa Jones, Karl Hartman, Wise Temaki, Woewodin Thoma, Winzar Kakiouea, Harvey Timothy
Fiji: Rapoama Bola, Edward Mel, Jolame Vunisa, Napolioni Batamale, Saimoni Ravutu, Livai Tuilovoni
Game 2:
Solomon Islands Sharks 1-3-9 Def Tonga Thunder 0-4-4
Goal Kickers:
Solomon Islands: Christian Bale
Tonga: Nil
Best Players:
Solomon Islands: Elici Waqalevu, Allen Thomas, Nigel Willy, Josh Ablett, Mcleod Temaki, Christian Bale
Tonga: Winston Finau, Pauliasi Tuifua, Feofaaki Pulu, Brenton Ikamanu, Isileli Angitau, Inesi Ahomana
Game 3:
Nauru Stars 5-8-38 Def Tonga Thunder 0-4-4
Goal Kickers:
Nauru: Maro Baguga 2, Elijah Agege, Marcincy Cook, Robawoun Atsime
Tonga: Nil
Best Players:
Nauru: Richard Waqa, Robawoun Atsime, Wise Temaki, Harvey Timothy, Gaissa Jones, Karl Hartman, Woewodin Thoma, Filiando Gaiyabu, Johnson Olsson
Tonga: Brenton Ikamanu, Isileli Angitau, Paulaisi Taufui, Feofaaki Pulu, Winston Finau, Inesi Ahomana, Moana Mohokoi, Macklean Veatupu
Match Results – Lightening Carnival
Game 1:
Nauru Stars 4-6-30 Def Tonga Thunder 0-1-1
Goal Kickers:
Nauru Stars: Robawoun Atsime 2, Maro Baguga, Hutch Dagagio
Tonga Thunder: Nil
Best Players:
Nauru Stars: Karl Hartman, Robawoun Atsime, Wise Temaki, Johnson Olsson, Zenus Hiram, Maro Baguga
Tonga Thunder: Inesi Ahomana, Fililangi Molipeli, Feofaaki Pulu, Pauliasi Tuifua, Samisoni Fetu’ani, Sione Havili
Game 2:
Fiji Jnr Tribe 8-3-51 Def Solomon Island Sharks 0-1-1
Goal Kickers:
Fiji Jnr Tribe: Rapoama Bola 2, Josefa Cameron, Alate Tuilevuka, Jone Radua, Rokua Kinivnai
Solomon Islands: Nil
Best Players:
Fiji: Rapoama Bola, Jone Radua, Edward Mel, Napolioni Batimala, Alate Tuilevuka, Naibuka Salusalu
Solomon Islands: Allen Thomas, Malysha Lea, Carlick Karoa, Nigel Konia, Jason Keniapisia, Keane Nimepo
Game 3:
Tonga Thunder 4-4-28 Def Solomon Islands Sharks 2-1-13
Goal Kickers:
Tonga: Brenton Ikamanu 2, Nathan Mafi, Inesi Ahomana,
Solomon Islands: Allen Tarioha, Nigel Konia
Best Players:
Tonga: Brenton Ikamanu, Nathan Mafi, Inesi Ahomana, Pauliasi Tuifua, Uinisitoni Finau, Feofaaki Pulu
Solomon Islands: Amini Vuicolo, Allen Tarioha, Malysha Lea, Nigel Willie, Inoki Tavailagi, Wayne Mitchel
Game 4:
Nauru Stars 3-1-19 def Fiji Jnr Tribe 1-3-9
Goal Kickers:
Nauru: Maro Baguga, Winzar Kakiouea, Speedy Hubert
Fiji: Maloni Malumuiri
Best Players:
Nauru: Karl Hartman, Robawoun Atsime, Wise Temaki, Gaissa Jones, Richard Waqa, Johnson Olsson, Jesse Kaierua
Fiji: Rapoama Bola, Maloni Malumuiri, Edward Mel, Jone Radua, Jolame Vunisa, Naibuka Salusalu
Game 5:
Fiji Jnr Tribe 1-2-8 Drew Tonga Thunder 1-2-8
Goal Kickers:
Fiji: Rapoama Bola
Tonga: Viliami Ma’asi
Best Players:
Fiji: Rapoama Bola, Edward Mel, Jone Radua, Alate Tuilevuka, Baibuka Salusalu, Jolame Vulisa
Tonga: Brenton Ikamanu, Pauliasi Tuifua, Inesi Ahomana, Fililangi Molipeli, Uinisitoni Finau
Game 6:
Nauru Stars 5-5-35 Def Solomon Islands Sharks 0-1-1
Goal Kickers:
Nauru: Arlador Temaki, Karl Hartman, Hutch Dagagio, Geraca Hiram, Maro Baguga
Solomon Islands: Nil
Best Players:
Nauru: Karl Hartman, Hutch Dagagio, Robawoun Atsime, Johnson Olsson, Gaissa Jones, Richard Waqa
Solomon Islands: Emosi Meo, Carlick Karoa, Rashan Maenu, Keane Nimepo, Allen Thomas, Malysha Lea
