Vanuatu United FC V South Melbourne FC

Match Information

Solomon Islands National Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands

Audio Language

• English

Description

Vanuatu United FC handed South Melbourne their first defeat with a well-deserved victory. espite an early injury to key player Bill Kaltack, Vanuatu dominated the first half and opened the scoring when Alex Saniel powerfully headed in a William Cardona corner. The match opened up in the second half but Vanuatu United remained the more dangerous side, doubling their lead through Otto Ingham following a brilliant, quick-passing team move sparked by Saniel's aggressive pressing. After surviving a late scare where a South Melbourne penalty was downgraded to a free-kick by VAR, Vanuatu held firm to secure a crucial win.