A single goal in stoppage time proved the only difference between Koloale FC and Labasa Women FC in the Women’s OFC League over the weekend with Koloale FC Capitan, Ileen Pegi nailing the match’s only goal in the match.
Both teams looked dangerous with ball in hand but unfortunately for Labasa, several players that took the field collected injuries as they tried to expose the Koloale defense. Meanwhile, the Koloale flanks terrorized Labasa throughout much of the game, Merina Joe threatening at certain points.
Labasa had chances to early in the second half, but were unable to convert those chances into points.
Arthur Simmons, Lambasa Women’s FC Coach post- match stated that they had their chances in the first half but were very unlucky not capitalize on them.
“Second half we just didn’t capitalize on it and that’s how the game goes. For us, we don’t think it’s over yet, there is still a long way to go.”
On the other end of the spectrum, a jubilant Koloale Coach, Crystal Bakolo stated that she is very proud of her girls’ performance and is very excited about their first win. She said there are a few things that they need to polish up on in terms of attack and combinations in the final third.
“We played according to our game plan, so we played as a team, we didn’t lose hope. We know Labasa are good to and the goal changes everything and we are very happy.”
Koloale will take on Kiwi FC today, while Labasa Women’s FC are scheduled to take on AS Academy Feminine.