Santos secured playing grounds at KGVI

For years now Santos FC has been using the above grounds in the absence of any lease agreements. This was made possible through the networking established by Santos officials who are also staff at KG VI - Chris Asipara, Willy Waroka and Willy Okekini.

We are now moving towards a proper lease agreement. At an annual cost of $1000.00 fee rental, we are working towards securing a permanent place where Santos will call home. Last week KG VI allocated to us a space in front of Form 7 hostel.

Training ground is a scarce resource in Honiara and Santos FC really appreciated this friendship gesture from KG VI, over the years.

Thank you KG VI staff and management.

From JAK (1/08/007).

Friendly ended up in draw ((18/07/007)

Rangers o and Santos o. First half not good. Second half saw Santos executing instructions from coaches and there were very good chances, that were not converted, where you only have the keeper to beat.

Good learning game for the boys and coach. Santos was playing without some key players up front.

Friendly game

Friendly yesterday was cancelled due to unavailability of fields at KG grounds.

Thanks.

From JAK.

Friendly - Santos -v- Rangers today (17/07/007)

Arranged for this afternoon as part of training for 2007 league.

Last week Santos won a friendly against CY strikers (Honiara central SSEC) youth team playing for a place in 2007, division 2 league. As the pictures show Santos won by 2 - 0. Santos was playing under coach Isa'ac. Today's friendly will be under the watchful eyes of coach Asipara.

Will keep you posted on the result tomorrow.

Thanks.

From JAK.

Solo 2 - PNG 1

Solo won by one goal over PNG. Solo was the better side, but defence and strikers seem to be a problem. Defense clamsy at times and had it been Fiji strikers with strong powerful bullet strikings, Solo would have conceded almost 4 goals. There were four clear chances but Davani of PNG was not on target or powerful with his shoots on goal.

On the other hand there were two clear chances where only the keeper was to beat and yet Solo strikers were not that accurate.

But the good thing is that these are areas that the coach need to work on (strikers and back line) before next month, in Samoa.

We had new faces in the Solo team namely Goodwin Bebeu, young Toata Molea, Taro etc. They need more games to built their confidence.

Good luck solo team in your preparations, from Santos FC.

PNG 2 - KOSA 1

Playing without their key players in the likes of Omokirio, Naka and Takayama, Kosa was still strong on the field. They had more than 3 clear chances, including a penalty in the first half, but were unable to convert them into goals. Kosa dominated this half.

In the second half it was PNG's turn and they made good use of their chances to win the game. Their overseas based striker Davani made no mistake as he scored twice for his side.

Tommorrow's encounter would be a game to watch. Solomon's preparation will be put to the test and PNG under a new Brazillian coach would want to stamp their name in Oceania soccer, though they will be absent form SP games in Samoa.

Game starts at 4 pm solomon time, as there are SDA players in the Solo team.

Bilikiki celebrations in town

The team arrived at 12 mid-day and was driven around town in style, with decorations, vehicle sounds and the famous bilikiki song as on lookers parade the main high way.

A formal function will follow later today at Chow's place behind the PM's office.

Congratulations to Bilikiki from Santos FC for a fine achievement.

Thank you and regards!!

From - JAK.