OFC Pro League: Solomon Kings 0-0 Tahiti United – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings

Disallowed goals and a dubious penalty marked the first goalless draw of the OFC Pro League.

Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC

Former Tahiti national team coach Samuel Garcia expected a closely contested match in Albany against England's Ben Cahn.

The first half, played in heavy rain in New Zealand, saw a tense moment when Solomon Kings' "super-sub," Sota Higashide, fell in the penalty area appealing for a penalty. After VAR review, the on-field decision stood, frustrating the Solomon Islands team.

Tahiti United managed to put the ball in the net twice, but both goals were disallowed for offside by referee Cory Mills' team. Captain Teaonui Tehau and Germain Haewegene were victims of Solomon Kings' well-organized (albeit risky) defensive line.

Solomon Kings, who defeated the strong OFC Champions League champion Hekari United in the first round, are now in the playoff zone with 4 points, while Teaonui Tehau and his teammates remain stuck after losing in the first round.