Marist scores record victory against Makira Ulawa

THURSDAY, 01 APRIL 2010 12:10


Marist recorded the biggest win yet in the Our Telekom National Futsal Championship with their 14 – 2 victory against Makira Ulawa.

This all time high record set by KOSSA and Isabel Frigates where both teams won by 14 – 4 in competition Day 1.

Makira Ulawa played gallantly against Marist but the Honiara based side were too fast and skilful for them. Once again the tendency to hold the ball too long proved to be disastrous for Makira Ulawa.

They could have scored some more goals if they made more attempts to shoot.

Marist took some time to score but once they started there was no turning back. Their first came at 3 minutes 30 seconds and this was quickly followed by another one minute later.

Commins Menapi also played a role in the record win with his goal in the 13th minute set up by Lenson Bisili.

Makira Ulawa 2 consolation goals in the first half but that was about it for them as Marist wrapped up a stunning performance to lead by 7 – 2 at half time.

In the second half the traffic was all Marist’s way and they dominated and controlled the game.

Makira Ulawa had their work cut out for them in trying to limit the damage from the high flyers who were attacking and scoring from all areas of the court.

Moffat Sikwa’ae reopened scoring on the 25th minute after picking up a quick pass close to the Makira Ulawa goal mouth.

Lensn Bisili then added completed his hat trick with a shot from just past the half way mark. Makira Ulawa claimed a good part of ball possession but they could not translate it into goals.

Whenever they moved forward they were quickly crowded out by Marist defenders. In the end Marist were far superior and ended the game on a high with their record victory. The win also sends Marist to the top of Group A. - SIFF Media

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