Hekari, Coast meet in top of table clash

REIGNING champions Hekari United take on Gigira Laitepo Central Coast in the top of the table clash in the Telikom National Soccer League match at the Bisini Soccer Park in Port Moresby tomorrow.
Central Coast will be looking to avenge their 1-0 defeat in the opening round of the NSL at the hands of Hekari United.
The injection of Reginald Davani in their attack should give Central Coast added firepower as they aim to topple leaders Hekari United.
Should his younger sibling be cleared, Alex should be making his debut along midfielder Leana Geno.
Reginald, who proved a reliable asset for Central Coast should link up with the dangerous Tau Winnie who often breaks loose out wide to score unlikely goals.
The Davani brothers experience could be a telling factor for the side.
But they should find it tough against Hekari with the inclusion of Fiji trio Pita Bolaitoga, Taniela Waqa and Maciu Dunadamu who have settled in well with the local boys to boost their campaign.
Hekari’s rising star Wira Wama is definitely the man to watch with his scintillating footwork that should mesmerise his opponents.
Wama has been warming the bench for a couple of seasons but there is no stopping him now as he has found his spot in the first XI.
Midfield maestro David Muta is the linchpin for the champions and unless Coast shut him down he will continue to cause them headaches with his class, patience and ability to create attacking opportunities.
Despite being casual, he should not be taken advantage of because Andrew Lepani has the tendency to read the game.
The Reds will be calling on the Milne Bay flanker to control the game if the tempo is rising or slow it down and look for options to maneuver and score goals.
Koriak Upaiga is a  solid defender every opponent should find hard to crack and if Coast drive down his end, they should find the going tough.
Rather they should try pressing forward on the opposite side and apply their resources to find a chink in the Hekari armour.
If there is any chance for Hekari to drive home they will be banking on the striking duo of Morobean powerful left-footer Raymond Gunemba and Kema Jack.
In other NSL matches, in Lae MMJV Bulolo United face NBS Tukoko University and in Goroka, Petro Souths meet City Pharmacy Ltd Eastern Stars while Besta (PNG) United are on bye.