{"id":18120,"date":"2023-11-18T20:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T09:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sol2023.com.sb\/?p=18120"},"modified":"2023-11-18T20:54:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T09:54:19","slug":"womens-football-wins-for-samoa-and-solomon-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sol2023.com.sb\/womens-football-wins-for-samoa-and-solomon-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s football wins for Samoa and Solomon Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Solomon Islands and Samoa posted wins on the second day of women’s football. Photos: Pacific Games News Service.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Samoa and Solomon Islands women\u2019s football teams registered their first wins of the Sol2023 Pacific Games at Lawson Tama Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samoa clinched their maiden victory with a thrilling 3-2 win against a formidable Tahiti side in the day\u2019s opening match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samoa asserted dominance from the outset, securing a comfortable 2-0 lead. However, the Tahitians swiftly retaliated, leveling the score with two well-executed goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undeterred, Samoa exhibited unwavering confidence and determination, reclaiming the lead with a decisive third goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a relentless effort from Tahiti, Samoa held their ground, securing three crucial points in a match that showcased both teams’ prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samoa coach Juan Jose Chang, who hails from Guatemala, admitted it was a tough match, but his team remained focused until they found the winning goal through a penalty in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was definitely a close win, we started winning 2-0, but then 2-2, it was really tough. We knew that they were a really strong team, but we played our game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe game got stretched a little bit in the second half, it was anyone’s game. We got the penalty and then we capitalised on that one for the winning goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m really proud of the girls and the way they played today with the heat, with the conditions, they adapted and they overcame,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second women’s clash of the day, host country Solomon Islands narrowly defeated Vanuatu 1-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contest proved to be an evenly matched battle, with both teams displaying skill and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solomon Islands had the lion’s share of scoring opportunities in the first half, but Vanuatu\u2019s steadfast goalkeeper thwarted every attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a goalless first half, both teams intensified their efforts in the second half in pursuit of a breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The turning point came in favour of the host nation as Jeminah David scored the decisive goal, securing a hard-fought victory for Solomon Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These wins mark significant milestones for both Samoa and Solomon Islands in the Sol2023 women’s football competition, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive tournament ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solomon Islands coach and former men\u2019s national team player Batram Suri said: \u201cI\u2019m happy with the win and performance. We should have scored more goals in the first half. It was a tough match and Vanuatu gave us a good run, but we ended up winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need to work on more areas we see fit to address ahead of our second match.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vanuatu Coach Jean Robert praised his team for a great performance despite the defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy girls did very well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo end the match with such a goal margin against the hosts, who have a team that comprises of players selected from a properly organised women\u2019s football league, is something we really appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was obvious they were affected by the heat, but they put up a good fight,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women\u2019s football competition continues on Monday at SIFF Academy, with Cook Islands facing favourites Papua New Guinea at 4pm, followed by American Samoa taking on New Caledonia at 7pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are $30 SBD and available from the ticket booth at National Stadium or from Our Telekom at Point Cruz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Carlos Aruafu, Pacific Games News Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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