OFC Pro League: South Melbourne 5-2 Vanuatu United – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings
- Jake Stewart
- Feb 8
- 1 min read
Swibel scores 2 goals and secures second place for the Australians
In a thrilling Circuit 2 encounter, Vanuatu United faced South Melbourne today(8) in Port Moresby. The NPL Victoria team entered this match as heavy favorites.
Article about the previous match(Vanuatu 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 Melbourne):
Match Report
South Melbourne 5x2 Vanuatu United – OFC Pro League 2026 | Circuit 2
Venue: PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
Attendance: 448
Date & Time: 2/08/2026
Goals: Saniel (1' 71'), Swibel (64' 83'), Inglese (23'), Uchida (45'), Mesourouni (90')
First Half
The first half in Port Moresby began with a goal from Alex Saniel in the very first minute, and Vanuatu United had a good start to the game, but in the 26th minute, Inglese equalized, and still in the first half, the Japanese player Uchida turned the game around.
Second Half
With the score at 2-1 and the scoreline dangerous for the Australians, the Vanuatu team managed to mount some pressure, but the match's MVP appeared to seal the victory for the NPL Victoria team. Jordan Swibel scored in the 64th and 83rd minutes, and there was still time for Mesourouni to complete the rout.
Standings and next round
Sinisa Cohadzic is performing very well and is now in second place. Their next match is a direct confrontation with league leaders Auckland FC, playing at home on February 21st. Meanwhile, the Vanuatu team, currently second-to-last, faces Bula FC on February 22nd.
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