SOLOMON Islands Central Coast Football Club (FC) went down to Hekari United of Papua New Guinea (PNG) 3-0 during the second match of the day at the National Stadium in Honiara, Monday afternoon.
The match kicked off at 3pm local time and it was Hekari that scored through a free kick which caught goalkeeper Philip Mango unaware.
It was an equally contested match during the first half.
Following breather both teams returned with renewed strength.
But it was Hekari that extended its lead by another goal.
In the dying minutes of the match Hekari sealed its victory with its third goal to claim the victory.
Central Coast will need to work extra hard by winning two of its remaining matches against Tupapa and Ifira.
Speaking to OFC Media following the match Central Coast Coach Jacob Moli said, the boys’ mistake has cost them.
He said, despite a team talk during half time, the boys failed to utilise their chances resulting in Hekari capitalising on the mistakes.
Jerry Alan said, they know how Central Coast will play and so they capitalise on their mistakes.
He was happy with the win and look forward for their next match against Ifira of Vanuatu on Thursday.
Tuesday is a rest day for the competition.
Photo caption: Bobby Leslie of Central Coast with the ball as a player from Hekari attempts to intercept. Photo OFC
