OFC Pro League: Bula FC vs Vanuatu United – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings
- Jake Stewart
- Feb 22
- 1 min read
Saniel secures the team's victory and puts them back in the fight for qualification
In a thrilling Circuit 3 encounter, Vanuatu United faced Bula FC in Melbourne. The Fiji team was slightly favored, but the match was expected to be evenly matched.
Article about the previous match(Vanuatu United): https://www.sportsenews.online/post/ofc-pro-league-south-melbourne-5-2-vanuatu-united-match-recap-highlights-standings
Article about the previous match(Bula FC):
Match Report
Bula FC 0x2 Vanuatu United – OFC Pro League 2026 | Circuit 3
Venue: Olympic Village, Melbourne(Australia)
Attendance: 2k
Date & Time: 2/22/2026
Goals: Saniel (43'), Iamak (57')
First Half
The Vanuatu United team entered the match under pressure to win, and German coach Lars Hopp fielded a more offensive team at the start of the game. However, it was towards the end of the first half that one of Vanuatu's national team stars, Alex Saniel, came into action, opening the scoring for Vanuatu United.
Second Half
With a 1-0 lead, Vanuatu United set up a deeper defensive block, relying on counter-attacks, and were rewarded in the 57th minute when young Kathy Iamak scored their second goal, increasing their advantage and putting them ahead of Bula FC in the standings. That's how the match ended, with a defeat for Fijian star Roy Krishna.
Standings and next round
Vanuatu United is now 3 points away from the qualifying zone in fourth place, and faces Salomon Kings on the 25th, while Bula FC is now second-to-last and also faces PNG Hekari United on the 25th.
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