The Port Moresby Soccer Association Competition Coordinator Peter Mathew, says the 2025 PMSA Grand Final wasn’t just a competition, it was a logistical test requiring disciplined planning, decision-making and targeted development encouragements to keep players and teams encouraged from the knockout rounds till the final whistle.

When asked by PNG HAUSBUNG about preparations for PMSA and Team Management, Mr. Mathew shared the concept of compensating teams and players adequately for their precious time and resources spent to prepare, whether sponsored or self-sponsored.

Moreover, the PMSA Sponsors have also set a new benchmark with Major Sponsor Vodafone PNG contributing K150,000, while 2U Network limited supported the Women’s Premier Division.

“A big credit goes back to Vodafone PNG for coming on board, from day one up till today,” Mathew said.

Mr. Mathew emphasized on the entire K150,000 support from Vodafone was allocated adequately into the cash-prizes for each category and division, giving back to the teams and players for fair reward for their participation and hard work throughout the 2025 season.  

Mr. Mathew highlighted how luck often decided outcomes between winners and near-winners in the five divisions. To ease this pressure, PMSA boosted financial support by securing major sponsors, which increased prize money. He noted this funding revived teams and strongly motivated both players and management to sustain themselves. 

“Those are the clubs that from their own pocket money came on board,” he stated. “We have to appreciate them… by dishing out some of our money just to have a maximum of one.”

In addition, He stressed the on the value of the new initiative, the ‘Man of the Match’ award for Grand Finals only that has already influenced player behaviour.

“Players will see that a particular lady or man is getting that award… maybe next time I should improve myself and go for that award,” Mathew explained.

“As a responsibility within the competition department, I have put this through.”