Solomon Warriors thrash AS Lossi 6-1 in second O-League matchup
Gagame Feni celebrates one of his goals. Photo: OFC
The Solomon Warriors, Solomon Islands’ OFC Champions League representative, defeated New Caledonia’s AS Lossi 6-1 in their second Group B match today in Papeete, Tahiti.
A goal from John Alick, two goals from Kensi Tangis and a hat-trick for striker Gagame Feni ensured a comfortable win and gave the team confidence after their first-game loss to Vanuatu’s Erakor Golden Star.
The Warriors’ striker and Vanuatu international Tangis opened the scoring just 80 seconds into the game after collecting a ball from a defensive error from AS Lossi.
Feni doubled the lead in the 30th minute, and Tangis got the third goal eight minutes later.
Jerry Donga and Gagame Feni celebrates. Photo: OFC
The Warriors’ midfielder Alick scored the fourth goal one minute before half-time to take the game to 4-0 in favour of the Warriors.
AS Lossi managed to pull one goal back in the 70th minute, but their celebration was short-lived after Feni scored the Warriors’ fifth goal from a chipped ball outside the penalty box.
Feni scored the Warriors’ sixth goal and completed his hat-trick with a long-range shot from outside the box one minute away from full time.
The Warriors will now take on Tahiti champions the AS Dragons on Sunday.
By Lowen Sei