Silas hat-trick helps Lako One beat Laumas

By JACK AMI
FORMER Papua New Guinea Hunters hooker Gahuna Sailas played a pivotal role to help Lako One grab a 22-14 victory over Erima Laumas in the Southern Nines at Bava Park yesterday.
Lako One were just too fast and smart for the Laumas.
Centre Mega Pali was in devastating form, with his speed and footwork troubling the Laumas.
The Laumas were a player short after Anthony Abavu was sent off for a dangerous tackle.
Lako One team manager Donald Wari said three-try hero Sailas was a vital cog in the side.
“We had to work on our speed and natural ability to beat an experienced side like the Laumas. But this is not over yet, as we have the cup quarterfinal ahead,” Wari said.
Fixtures: Today – Coast Brothers v Egala’auna Brothers, Lako One v Waidex Blues, Mountain Rangers v Waira Vanua, TI Manlit v Kavela, North Dingos Green v Miro Koivi, Maopakala Hobbys v Papa Swans, Mahuru Eagles v KYC Panthers, Keagolo Gu Bois v Taurama Waves.
Results: Waro Pegala Brothers 10 Alotau Razorbacks 8, Papa Swans 10 Gabagaba JB Lights 4, Mahuru Eagles 20 Magelo Brothers 8, Porebada Malagana 16 Trail Storms 10, Tatana Island Manlit 10 North West Falcons 4, Gaivakala Eagles 20 Gereka Huala 10, Kelerakwa Breeds 12 Seligele Eels 4, Waidex Gold 0 Keagolo Gu Boys 0, Bips Patu 6 Fly Eagles 0, Papa Ril Roadsiders 22 MBB Marlins 12, Waira Vanua 16 Geita Rebels 14, Spidertek Pirates 8 Keakalo Malagana 6, Imila Mountain Rangers 10 Mailu Sharks 4, Bips Patu One 4 Baruni Seals 0, Wanigela Kavela 14 Koita Cowboys 12, Davage Sharks 6 Buria Reds 4, North Dingos Gold 10 Pelagai Ipakeke 10, Maopakala Hobbys 28 Bogi Dogs 8, Kelekapana Lemoko 12 Western Balas 8, Egala’auna Brothers 14 Vula’a Nauna 6, Baruni Limestones 12 Stripling Warriors 0, North Dingos Green 14 EA Froggies 10.