Makalu Xowi scores six goals

Makalu Xowi scored six goals in a match against Manu Ura at the federal technical center. His performance highlights his strong form ahead of the OFC Nations Beach Soccer Championship, which he will represent for New Caledonia.

Tahiti Senior Championship progress

The Tahiti Senior Championship has reached its 4th and 5th days of a 15-day first phase. A dozen teams are now in contention for the Ligue 1, which will feature the top eight teams from the first phase. The competition is expected to be tight, with both top teams and underdogs vying for a place in the elite second half of the season.

Championship resumes after international break

The Tahiti Senior Football Championship resumed after an international break during which the Tahitian team played two friendly matches in the Cook Islands. Two rounds of matches were held between Tuesday and Saturday, with several notable results emerging from the 4th day of the tournament.

Key matches on the 4th day

The 4th day of the tournament saw Vénus defeat Dragon 4-3 at the federal technical center. Reigning champion Tefana dominated Central 6-1, while Jeunes Tahitiens beat Pirae 3-1 and Pueu defeated Punaruu 2 5-0. These victories continued Pueu and Jeunes Tahitiens' streaks of consecutive wins.

Jeunes Tahitiens show promise

Jeunes Tahitiens faced Punaruu 1 on the 5th day, a match intended to test their potential after four previous wins, though those had been against weaker teams. They emerged victorious 5-3, confirming their status as a serious contender this season. Coach Civil Ouane expressed confidence in the team's prospects.

Pueu and Vénus secure wins

On the 5th day, Pueu extended their winning streak with a narrow 4-3 victory over Central 2. Franck Papaura scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute. Vénus also secured a 3-0 win over Central, though they had to wait until the second half to take control of the match.

Dragon's comeback and Tefana's tribute

Dragon was less scheduled than expected on Saturday due to AS Tefana's request to postpone matches to honor Léon Tefau, the club's founder who recently passed away. The team participated in a vigil and attended the funeral. Only one match took place at the CTF on Saturday, where Dragon defeated Manu Ura 19-2.

Dragon's coach reflects on the match

Yann Fong, the Dragon coach, acknowledged the team's performance against Manu Ura, noting that the result allows them to test young players for the upcoming OFC Nations Beach Soccer Cup. He also reflected on a previous loss to Vénus, emphasizing the need to build a strong team structure as the season progresses.

Standings and upcoming schedule

Jeunes Tahitiens and Pueu are currently leading the standings, but Tefana 1 and 2, and Vénus, who have matches in arrears, are also in contention. The Tahiti Senior Championship will take a break next weekend, with the OFC Nations Beach Soccer Cup scheduled from October 22 to 31.