Saturday, February 15, 2020

OFC Champions League: Group-Stage Opens With Two Draws In Vanuatu

Group-stage play in the OFC Champions League commenced on Saturday with two games in Group B, both contested at Luganville Soccer Stadium in Luganville, Vanuatu.

In the opener, Tutizama Tanito scored twice (PK-24', PK-70') and Raphael Le'al once (36') to carry Henderson Eels of the Solomon Islands to a 3-3 draw with Lae City.

Emmanuel Simon scored twice (3', PK-62') and Nigel Dabinyama once (64') for the club from Papua New Guinea.

In the nightcap, Jack Caunter's successfully converted penalty kick in the 29th minute lifted Fiji's Lautoka to a 1-1 draw with Malampa Revivors.

Azariah Soromon scored for the club from the host country at 16 minutes.

Group B Standings:

1. Henderson Eels (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
2. Lae City (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Lautoka (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Malampa Revivors (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)

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