Fenedy scored hat-tricks to create victory for Amicale

Academy F.C. started their NSL matches with a loss to Spirit 08 but then manage to put themselves together and held all their NSL matches against Tafea, Amicale, Tupuji and Spirit, to draws.

This afternoon, they played their first 2nd leg match and were defeated by 3 goals to 0 by superb hat-tricks from Amicale's own rocket, Fenedy Masauvakalo.

Amicale played well today with great performances from their experienced players having missed to convert easy goals and set a hard lock for the Academy to get through their defense but easily managed to cruise past the Academy's side to back their goals in.

What was expected of Academy turned out dull because they had no winning chances and it was Amicale in ball possession the full 90-minutes pressurizing the Academy defense that saw a young elite defender, Brian Kaltak was red card'ed after 2nd caution.

But Academy was quick to substitute to seal the loop holes and take the game to a final 3-0 with superb ball work and skills on an inclement weather condition.

Captain Fenedy Masauvakalo will be praised by his fans and Amicale fanatics for scoring all 3 goals against the young football scholars, and he sent the message out clear that they came to win and not draw again.

"I said to my boys, last time we draw against Academy, this time we must not allow them to deride us or be victorious, and the outcome is good", said Fenedy when he was interviewed by Vanuafoot. "I wish to thank God for the victory", he said.

Meanwhile, the 2nd match between Tafea F.C. and Spirit 08 was canceled by a decision from the match officials after consultations with the groundsman and PVFA of the poor pitch condition caused by bad weather.

In a later message to football fans, PVFA apologized to all and assured those who paid tickets to watch the two Southern Islands club, a free entry for all, for their re-match next week.

NSL: Amicale records first win in 2nd round

Billy Kidston 23, looking to the sky after his opening goal |

Amicale F.C. and Tafea F.C have now 10 points each on the table after Amicale F.C. won Tupuji Imere on Saturday 15th of May at the PVM Stadium.

Billy Kidston opened the score 25 minutes in the game followed by a beatiful blast by Rodney from Tupuji 40 minutes later.

Batram Suri ended the first half with a winning add-on before Derreck Malas ended the scoreboard with a superb 20-25 metre shot in the centre as Chikau Mansale looks helpless to make a save.

Saturday's matches starts the 2nd round of the NSL tournament that saw Tafea leading in the first round now have 10 points equal with Amicale F.C and the red devils could change the story in the 2nd round if they win all their matches.

Day 2 NSL: Academy improves

Academy team have improved in day 2 of the NSL when they held current PVFA champion to a 2-2 draw.

Jean Kaltak open the score for Academy in the first half of the match but Fenedy equalizes later and Robert Yalou added another goal few minutes later, but Jean Kaltak responded with another great goal closing the scoreboard at 2 goals to 2.

It is an unfortunate moment for Amicale who are the tournament favorites to be treated to a draw by very young boys from Academy.

Vanuafoot spoke to the Academy side over their loss in day 1 to Spirit 08 and they pointed out few reasons but believe they have improved this week.

Meanwhile, the earlier match between Tafea F.C. and Spirit 08 saw the former blue color cruised past Spirit with 2 goals to 1 by goals from Joseph Tahumphrey, Jean Nakou Naprapol, Francois Sakama.

Photo: Academy team, also known as Vanuatu U20 squad.

Amical too good in day one of National Soccer League

National Soccer League kicked-off last weekend and PVFA leader, Amicale red devils proof themselves too good when they wiped out Tupuji Imere by 4 goals to 2.

About 3000 fans came to watch the show last weekend with heavy security inside PVM Stadium.

Solomon International, Billy Kidston open the score for the red devils 22 minutes after kick-off with a superb ball work that went past Chikau Mansale into Tupuji's net.

Captain Fenedy Mausafakalo added the red's 2nd goal 35 minutes later by a 20 metres blow at Mansale who could not stop the powerful shot from his cousin into the yellow's net.

Peter John added another goal in the 2nd half but the red devils were responded from a beautiful sweep by Imere's uprising star, Rodney.

The red devil's scored their 4th goal by a perfect ball work between the two talented Billy Kidston and Fenedy Mausafakalo and just before the end of the match, Bula from Tupuji converted a penalty to close the score at 4 goals to 2 in favour of Amicale F.C.

In a statement to Vanuafoot TV, captain Fenedy said he was happy with the boys performance on the first day of the NSL tournament and their hard work which earned them 3 points on the table.

Next week Amicale will play Academy at the PVM Stadium.

NSL: Amicale walks over Tupuji

Tupuji Imere - 2
Amicale - 4

'Interesting game' as described by many spectators who showed up again after the 27 March event this afternoon at PVM stadium and obviously there are security improvements in the stadium.

Some good attacking opportunities from both sides in the first minutes of the game between blues and Amicale red devils but no early goals from both teams.

Billy Kidston open the score for Amicale F.C. 22 minutes in the first half and 13 minutes later, Fenedy Mausafakalo added another goal in 35 minutes to take Amicale leading the first half with 2 goals to 0.

Substitute Peter John added on another goal few minutes in the 2nd half but Tupuji Imere responded with a superb goal by Tupuji's young uprising star, Rodney and a penalty awarded to the blues was not mistaken by Bula.

Fenedy Mausafakalo closed the score board with a last goal and end the match with 4 goals to 2 in favor of the red devils.

O-League matches rescheduled

The penultimate Match Day 6 of the 2010 O-League this weekend has seen scheduling changes for both Group A and Group B.

The crucial Group A match between defending champions Auckland City and Waitakere United, originally scheduled for Saturday 27 March, will now be played at 3:00pm on Sunday 28 March at Kiwitea Street to accommodate filming of the match on Triangle and Stratos Television.

Both teams are locked on 11 points but Waitakere have the upper hand with a superior goal difference and need only a draw to progress to the home and away final.

In the other Group A match, AS Magenta will host AS Manu Ura on Saturday 27 March as per the original schedule.

In Group B, the Tafea FC vs. Lautoka clash at Municipal Stadium in Port Vila will now be played at 3:00pm on Saturday 27 March instead of Sunday 28 March. OFC confirmed the rescheduling out of respect for the religious values of players, fans and organisers, many of whom have church commitments on Sunday.

Under competition regulations and in the interests of sporting integrity, the O-League fixture in Honiara (Marist FC vs. Hekari United) has also been amended to kick off simultaneously with the match in Vanuatu since the result of each match could determine the overall winner.

Group B is evenly poised with Hekari United, Tafea and Lautoka all in with a chance of advancing. Hekari will guarantee themselves a place in the final if they beat bottom placed Marist on Saturday while Tafea and Lautoka both need to win and hope the Papua New Guineans lose in order to progress.

For O-League schedule and results click here

source: OFC

Amicale Snatched 2010 PVFA League Championship Title

Amicale F.C. made history this season when they snatched the PVFA championship title from rivals Tafea F.C. who have reigned for 15-years in the PVFA league history.

They escape with the title today at the PVM Stadium after beating Seveners United F.C. 3 goals to 1 in their final match of the PVFA league championship round, by 36 clear leading points on the table.

Amicale open the score 35-minutes after kick-off by a goal from Solomon Island's Billy Kidston. Robert Yalou added a goal 70-minute later and Seveners United managed to get a penalty in the net, 81-minute in the second half.

Solomon Island Veteran player, Batram Suri closed the score 5 minutes before the final whistle to make history for Amicale, and sent them cheering around the streets of Port Vila along with supporters and fans.

"The match today draws a lot of crowd again after the last weekend matches were cancelled due to bad weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ului", said PVFA League Superintendent, Mr. Bong Shem.

"This afternoon, Amicale have displayed a brilliant game against a very tough opponent, the Seveners United F.C.", said Mr. Shem. "They were the best this season and they deserve the title. They constantly draws crowd to PVM Stadium and always impress football fans, especially with the Solomon Island counterparts", he added.

Although the other 7 teams competing in the PVFA league championship have a match yet to play, Amicale's win this afternoon has put them on clear spot to pick the title.

 

Amicale and Seveners Match Cancelled due to bad weather

Amicale and Seveners match this afternoon was canceled due to bad weather condition.

A tropical depression up north of Vanuatu has created a lot of rain and wind in Port Vila today and has caused the stadium environment not suitable for both players and fans.

The match is now postponed till further notice.




Location of the tropical depression.