Vanuatu And Fiji Friendly Ended with a 2-1 Victory to Host

The two international friendly between Vanuatu and Fiji ended with a 2-1 victory to host in match 2 yesterday afternoon at Port Vila stadium.

Last weekend in match one, Kensi Tangis opened the score ten minutes into the game and quickly Fiji coach Frank Farina switched Vodafone’s strategy cutting out Tangis and Vanuatu strikers before Abbu Zahid leveled the score in 96 minutes, added time advantage.

Match two yesterday is sanctioned by FIFA and is important for the two nation’s FIFA ranking, which got Fijian Wellington Phoenix star Roy Krishna flown in to captain Fiji side.

Krishna under attack by Kevin Shem of Vanuatu

Frank Farina, hailed from A-League and a successor to Fiji former coach Carlos Buzzetti came tight with Fiji in the kickoff but his defense could not control Vanuatu’s attack resulted in a penalty which Brian Kaltak shoots past Ben Aminio to give Vanuatu the lead in twenty three minutes.

While Fiji defense is focusing on Tangis, Bong Kalo feeds Bill Nichols with a superb left work he puts the ball behind Aminio again to give the 2-0 lead two minutes before half time.

After the break Fiji came strong and the yellow’s defense were caught off guard when Krishna puts one behind Seloni Iaruel just 2 minutes in the game.

Fijian captain Krishna worked really hard for Fiji side and was a man of the match but his second goal was denied for hand handling and is a yellow card offense, according to Vanuatu referee Robinson Banga.

Tangis and Vanuatu’s midfielder Fenedy Masaufakalo in situations were exchanging touch to jumbled Fiji defense but each time Fenedy is caught offside.

In the end, Vanuatu managed to hold the visitors to seal the win.

Roy Krishna Is Here For FIFA Ranking Match

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 02: Roy Krishna of the Phoenix celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 16 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and the Wellington Phoenix at Suncorp Stadium on February 2, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Wellington Phoenix Fijian star, Roy Krishna arrives today to join his team mates in the international friendly tomorrow 10th November.

Tomorrow’s match is sanctioned by FIFA so it will influence the two nations FIFA ranking, and this is important for both nation.

Krishna will captain Vodafone Fiji squad against Vanuatu tomorrow 3pm at Port Vila stadium.

Vanuatu coach Moise Poida expects a very competitive game tomorrow and appeals to all Vanuatu supporters to come in numbers to cheer for this FIFA ranking match.

Fiji 1-1 Vanuatu in International Friendly

Kensi Tangis celebrates goal. Photo: Vanuafoot

Vodafone Fiji levels the score to 1-1 against Vanuatu before the final whistle in the international friendly at Port Vila Stadium.

Vanuatu through Kensi Tangis opens the scoreboard just 10 minutes in the first half after driving through Fiji defense and sending a powerful left behind Ben Aminio.

But just before the final whistle in the added time, Vanuatu were penalized from an offense outside the edge of their goal box and Avinesh Swamy took the free kick lifts the ball over the wall to find Abbu Zahid who uses his knee to guide the ball into Vanuatu’s net.

FIJ:20.AMINIO(GK),18.SINGH(C),10.ZAHID,17.SWAMY,16.ILIMOTOMA,14.DRUDRU,13.DUNATAMU,12.WARANAIVALU,15.MAKOE,6.VESIKULA,2.KAUTOGA
SUB:1.DICKSON,8.RAURA,4.DRELOA,5.TUIVUNA,9.VEREVOU,7.LOGAIVOU,3.HANIF
COACH:FRANK FARINA

VAN:1.IARUEL,24.B.KALTAK,4.THOMAS,18.YAMAK,5.SHEM, 8.KALO,16.NATOU,10.FENEDY(C),6.DOMINIQUE,9.NICHOLS,14.TANGIS
SUB:20.SERGE,2.KALOROS,22.MALSARANI,3.KALSARAP,17.WANEMUT,15.M.KALTAK,12.EDISSON,19.RODNEY,7.DON,13.SAKAMA,11.BERNARD
COACH: Moise POIDA
TEAM MANAGER: Harry ATISSON

Referee – Robinson BANGA, First Assistant – Mahit CHILIA, Second AR – Hilmon SESE, 4th – George BRUCE, RA – Lencie FRED

29-Member Squad Ready To Take On Fiji

Vanuafoot media reports Vanuatu Football Federation 29-member squad is ready to take on Fiji tomorrow 3pm at Port Vila Stadium.

Fiji Vodafone squad arrived last Wednesday to play two matches with Vanuatu on the 7th and 10th before departing to Solomon Island next, and all the international friendly are part of their preparation towards 2016 FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Papua New Guinea.

Vanuatu National side training at PVM Stadium. Photo: Vanuafoot

Vanuatu Team manager Harry Atisson said his approach on the soccer side this round he organises to build the boys spiritual side of game, and has announced a church service with the national team at ten o’clock this Sunday at Paton Memorial Church.

“As their team manager I don’t give them a break, they need to pray and strengthen their spiritual side with their physical to put the ball in the net”.

“We are not expecting an easy match tomorrow with Roy Krishna’s side but we trust Fenedy with the boys can handle the game, and it’s the experience that matters and we’re looking forward to your support tomorrow”, concluded Atisson.

It is not yet clear if Vanuatu will visit other neighboring countries as part of their campaign towards 2016 FIFA tournament.

Vanuatu To Meet Fiji in Football Friendly

Vanuatu Football technical department has prepared 25 elite players to meet Fiji on Saturday 7th November 2015.

VFF senior head coach, Moise Poida was selected to head the national side as most senior staff in the Vanuatu Football Federation and holds an OFC B-License with wealth of experience in both local and national teams.

He was part of Vanuatu National senior team when they beat the All Whites 4-2 at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide in 2004.

Fiji 24-member squad have arrived in Port Vila today, with mixture of experience along with the Vodafone Fijian U20 players.

The Vodafone senior men’s team will leave for Solomon to play their next friendly as part of their preparations towards the 2016 World Cup qualifier in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Fiji squad: Ilisoni Logaivau, Amani Makoe, Samuela Kautoga, Alvin Singh, JoneVesikula, Illimotama Jese, Zibraaz Sahib, Peniame Drova, Malakai Tiwa, Dave Radrigai, Taione Kerevanua, Munit Krishna, Samuela Drudru, Abu Zahid, Jale Dreloa, Kolinio Sivoki, Tevita Waranivalu, Napolioni Qasevakatini, Simione Tamanisau, Alivereti Dickson, Tevita Koroi, Antonio Tuivuna, Nickel Chand, Iosefo Verevou, Setareki Hughes, Garish Prasad, Edward Justin, Misiwani Nairube, Beniaminio Mateinaqara, Emori Ragata, Laisenia Naioko, Maciu Dunadamu, Osea Vakatalesau, Roy Krishna, and Avinesh Suwamy.

Vanuatu squad: Ignace YAMAK Tafea FC, Jack WANEMUT Erakor GS FC, Brian KALTACK SOLOMON WARRIORS, Jais MALSARANI Tafea FC, Jason THOMAS Erakor GS FC, Kevin SHEM Tafea FC, Raoul COULON Tupuji Imere FC, Remy KALSRAP Erakor GS FC, Samuel KALROS Erakor FC, Michel KALTAK Erakor GS FC, EDISSON STEPHEN Tafea FC, Bill NICHOLS Tupuji FC, Bong KALO Tafea FC, Dominique FRED Amicale FC, Don MANSALE Tupuji FC, Daniel NATO SOLOMON WARRIORS, Kency TANGIS SOLOMON WARRIORS, Fenedy MASAVAKALO Amicale FC, Jean KALTACK Erakor GS FC, Kaloran FIRIAM Tafea FC, Selonie IARUEL Tafea FC, Chickau MANSALE Hekari UNTD(PNGFA), Rodney SERVEUX Tupuji Imere FC, Bernard DANIEL SPIRIT 08, Noah Tafea FC.