| Sports |
Uni force 2-2 draw in national trial
match
UNIVERSITY came from behind to force
a 2-2 draw against the PNG national soccer training squad for
the Pacific Games in Apia, at Bisini Soccer ground yesterday
afternoon.
This was the first hit-out by PNG national team after two weeks
in training camp and will hold the second match next Wednesday
at 4pm.
Team manager John Kapi Natto said last night that he was
satisfied with the result as this was a trial match to find the
combination among the players.
The team was without three overseas-based players Mauri Wasi,
Gerard Pombuai, and Nathaniel Lepani except for Reginald Davani
who was available to take part in the training camp.
University also used the match as part of their match fitness as
they did not play last week against Defence.
Coach John Davani is happy with the sides but expect a lot of
improvement before the team leaves in a weeks time for Noumea,
New Caledonia.
University has also included three guest players Niel Hans,
Richard Daniel and Tapas Posman in their side to bolster their
attack and defence.
Meanwhile, University soccer club have received a total of
K10,000 from PNG Football Association and University of Papua
New Guinea respectively to help them through to New Caledonia.
PNGFA Dimirit Mileng presented the money to coach John Davani
before leaving for Zurich for the FIFA Congress while University
administration led by Registrar Jennifer Popat handed the money
to Mr Davani on Monday.
Davani thanked both PNGFA and University for their financial
support which will definitely help the club in their endeavours
in Noumea for the O-League qualifier match next month.
 
|
