KOLOALE FC WINS SUPER 8

Koloale FC beat Uncles FC 2 – 1 in the Grand Final to win the Honiara Football Association DJ League Super 8 Challenge 2008 tournament.
Koloale went into the Super 8 top four as huge underdogs, managing only 1 win in its pool matches, but stood up to tournament favourites Uncles FC to win the final.
The match was marred by rough play but Koloale were able to rise abover it and walked away with the $10 000 top prize.
Richard Anisua opened the scoring for Koloale FC in the 36th minute before Judd Molea equalized in the last minute of injury time for Uncles.
The match went to extra time and looked destined for penalties before Lency Saeni popped up to score the winner after 118 minutes of play.

Match Summary:
Koloale FC Line-up – Shadrack Ramoni (21) GK, Timothy Joe (6), Mahlon Houkarawa (17), Jeffrey Bule (3), Welchman Houkarawa (2), Henry Koto (18), Mostyn Beui (15), Augustine Anisi (7), Pressly Futa (9), Oscar Sara (12), Richard Anisua (5) Subs – Santos Soeasi (20), Cecil Buru (4), Steve Anisi (16), Thomas Taloga (8), Leonard Olea (19), Ian Paia (11), Lency Saeni (13)
Uncles FC Line-up - Paul Huia (21) GK, George Kwanae (17), Eddie Ngaitini (13), Hardis Aengari (16), Gibson Daudau (3), Milton Furai (2), Micheal Molea (9), Fulton Temoa (18), Ian Ngahu (12), Junior Billy (11), Judd Molea (10) Subs – Alfred Lofana (1) GK, Brian Feni (7), John Gilbert (19), Loea Aaron (4), Molis Gagame Jnr. (15), Kaliasi Feni (6), Francis Masibata (14)
Goals: Richard Anisua (Koloale FC) 36, Judd Molea (Uncles FC) 95 (stoppage-time), Lency Saeni (Koloale FC) 118
Cautions: Koloale FC - Welchman Houkarawa 45, Henry Koto 57, Thomas Taloga 83, Mahlon Houkarawa 98 (stoppage-time)
Uncles FC – Gibson Daudau 58, Thomas Taloga 83, Judd Molea 99 (stoppage-time), John Gilbert 101
Expulsions: George Kwanae (Uncles FC) 62, Milton Furai (Uncles FC) 117

See photos of the 2 Super 8 finalists namely: Koloale FC and Uncles FC posted below in the photos section (Photos taken from the OFC Website)

Losers Final
In the losers’ final Makuru FC beat a very young but tough Marist 6 – 3 win in what was arguably the most entertaining match of the tournament. Marist made a number of changes to its line-up and really boosted their game but their efforts could not surpass the skill and experience of the mighty Makuru FC.

Makuru midfielder and top scorer, Alick ‘Superfoot’ Maemae, registered 3 goals which extended his lead on top of the goal scorers tally to 9. Veteran ace, Batram Suri, added 2 goals to aggregate a handsome total of 6 goals.

Looks like Marist is a team to watch in the upcoming DJ League this year.

Match Summary:
Makuru FC Line-up – Leon Lekezoto (20) GK, Berry Galokale (12), Nelson Sale (22), John Iani (4), Moffat Kilifa (5), Max Ruku (15), Derrick Taebo (21), Paul Kakai Jnr. (19), John Anita (17), Batram Suri (10), Alick Maemae (7) Subs – Felix Ray (1) GK, George Afia (14), Monystyn Sanga (9), Ezra Sale (11), Adika Maeta (3), Leslie Kakai (2), Ben Kunua (8), George Lui (13)
Marist FC Line-up – Phillip Samani (18) GK, Joseph Lani (7), Ronny Wale (3), Eddie Ligi (14), Phillip Misibini (13), Luke Taloi (8), Gibson Hosea (17), Sam Mara (12), Joachim Waroi (9), Aloysio Orosua (15) Subs – Lucian Sikwae (1) GK, Michael Misitana (10), Michael Patiti (16), Johan Doiwale (2), Sebastian Misiga (11), Martin Ruhasia (6), Alford Po’o (5)

Tournament Summary
Over-all Winners
1st – Koloale FC
2nd – Uncles FC
3rd – Makuru FC

Honiara Football Association will be represented by five (5) clubs in the upcoming Our Telekom National Club Championship. Makuru FC, Marist FC, Koloale FC and Uncles FC enter as the top 4 teams of the Super 8 and KOSSA FC was given direct entry by SIFF as the defending National Club Champion. The winner of the Our Telekom National Club Championship will represent Solomon Islands in the next Oceania Football Confederations Club Championship tournament.

Article taken from the OFC Website
DJ League Solomon Islands