OFC Pro League: PNG Hekari United 2-2 Vanuatu United – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings
- Jake Stewart
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
PNG Hekari United concedes a last-minute penalty goal and their first victory slips away.
In a thrilling Circuit 2 encounter, PNG Hekari United faced Vanuatu United today(3) in Port Moresby. There was a certain balance between the teams, with the home advantage favoring PNG Hekari United.
Article about the previous match(PNG Hekari United): https://www.sportsenews.online/post/ofc-pro-league-png-hekari-united-0-2-auckland-fc-match-recap-highlights-standings
Article about the previous match(Vanuatu United):
Match Report
PNG Hekari United 2x2 Vanuatu United – OFC Pro League 2026 | Circuit 2
Venue: PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
Attendance: 1k
Date & Time: 2/03/2026
Referee:
Cards: Erick Joe (Red card, 90+13')
Goals: Kaltack (12'), Joseph Joe (33'), Erick Joe (57'), Smith (90+14')
First Half
The match involving the home team in Circuit 2 in Port Moresby drew a great crowd and there was high expectation for the first victory for the Papua New Guinea team, but it was Vanuatu United player Kalfter Kaltack who opened the scoring after just 12 minutes, and almost 30 minutes in, the home team equalized with a penalty converted by Joseph Joe.
Second Half
The second half began with great excitement, with Erick Joe scoring the winning goal in the 57th minute and sending the Port Moresby stands into raptures. This celebratory excitement continued until the end of the game, when Erick Joe was sent off and Owen Smith scored the equalizer from the penalty spot.
Standings and next round
The OFC Champions League champions remain at the bottom of the table without a win and face South Island United on February 7th, while the Vanuatu team is 1 point away from the playoff zone and faces South Melbourne on February 4th.
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