OFC Pro League: PNG Hekari United 1-2 South Island United – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings
- Jake Stewart
- Feb 7
- 2 min read
The home team conceded goals in stoppage time and let a draw slip away against the New Zealand team
In a thrilling Circuit 2 encounter, PNG Hekari United faced South Island United today(7) in Port Moresby. The New Zealand team entered the match with a slight advantage, despite the support of the home crowd in Papua New Guinea.
Article about the previous match(PNG Hekari United): https://www.sportsenews.online/post/ofc-pro-league-png-hekari-united-2-2-vanuatu-united-match-recap-highlights-standings
Article about the previous match(South Island United):
Match Report
PNG Hekari United 1x2 South Island United – OFC Pro League 2026 | Circuit 2
Venue: PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
Attendance: 1k
Date & Time: 2/07/2026
Goals: Orobulu (47'), Feutz (36'), Boyers (90+7')
First Half
The first half at the Papua New Guinea team's home ground was lively, with PNG Hekari searching for a goal to gain points in the standings, but it was young Ryan Feutz who opened the scoring for South Island United.
Second Half
The second half began in the 47th minute with a goal from Solomon Islands player John Orobulu, sending the home crowd into raptures. There was immense pressure to turn the game around and secure their first victory in the PNG Hekari tournament, but in the dying moments, Solomon Islands player Rovu Boyers scored the winning goal for the New Zealanders.
Standings and next round
The OFC Champions League winner remains at the bottom of the table and, having finished their participation as the home team, travels to Australia to face Solomon Kings on February 22nd, while the New Zealand team remains in the playoff zone and faces Tahiti United on February 21st.
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