On Wednesday afternoon the Nikao Beach Courts were buzzing with activity when the CIFA Beach Competition entered Day 4. Kicking off the men’s games PFC Guyz faced off with Matavera FC in what was a very close game. Starting off with a spectacular goal from PFC Guyz saw the game start to take motion in favor of PFC. Not too long after Matavera equalized, tilting the balance of the game towards Matavera. A slight error from the PFC goalkeeper saw Matavera strike another ball in the back of the net giving them the 2 goals they needed to ensure their win. Nikao Sokattak continued their winning streak after they defeated the young PFC Boyz 7 goals to nil. The Black Wolves faced off against the MC Stallions in the next match that followed, with Black Wolves securing a point in the first half to give them the lead with a lot more time on the clock to go. Second half was underway and the MC Stallions still had yet to put a ball behind the Black Wolves keeper. A final nail in the coffin was put away when Black Wolves secured their victory another goal finding its way past the MC Stallions goalkeeper, defeating the MC Stallions 2 goals to nil. The final game of the day saw Titikaveka Blue Ballz and Wantoks enter the pitch with Wantoks taking the lead with a goal from kick off. Titikaveka were not going to let that slip up slide as they went on to not only equalize but score 2 more goals to give them a secured lead on the Wantoks. Time was of the essence and Wantoks made sure to not waste any opportunities given to them when they equalized with Titikaveka. It was anyone’s game at this point. Wantoks found the first glimmer of hope as the slipped a ball past the Titikaveka goalkeeper, then following through not too long after to do it again, giving the Wantoks their well deserved victory of 5 goals to 3 to end day 4.
The Open Women’s division saw The Vibers take on PFC Galz in the first match of the day in what was a clear victory for the Vibers as they defeated the young PFC team 4 goals to nil. Next up was the PFC Maidenz who faced off against top of the table Ladies in Black. First on the scoreboard was PFC in the first half with Ladies in Black unable to reply before the second half was underway. PFC Maidenz scored in the second half giving them a 2 nil lead on Ladies in Black, but there was still time on the clock for them to make a comeback. A goal made its way past the PFC Maidenz goalkeeper raising the spirits of the Ladies in Black, but alas the hooter blew before the Ladies could find that last goal and PFC Maidenz winning 2 goals to 1. The last game for the women’s division saw Titikaveka Blue Blazes and Matavera FC take the field and the battle was underway. Titikaveka was first on the score board with a hat trick from Grace Matenga in the first half. Matavera tried to come back in the second half to catch up and eventually overtake the Titikaveka Blue Blazes but were unsuccessful in their efforts.
Today’s matches see Titikaveka Blue Blazes take on the Ladies in black as the first match of the afternoon and it is anyone’s game as both teams display a lot of skill and talent. Following that game the young PFC Galz will be playing the Matavera FC Women’s. The Vibers will be taking on the PFC Maidenz as the final women’s matches where the winners of the competition will be announced.
Nikao Sokattak start off the men’s matches as they play Matavera FC. Can Nikao continue their winning streak? Or will Matavera be maintaining their own streak? The MC Stallions are set to take on the top of the table Wantoks following the first match and the Stallions are hungry for the taste of victory. A highlight game of the day to watch will be the Titikaveka Blue Balls and the Black Wolves. Both teams show extraordinary skill and talent so a victor is uncertain. The final match of the day will see the PFC Guyz and Boyz face each other to prove who the better team is. Can the young PFC Boyz cause an upset?
Day 4 results
Open Women’s
The Vibers 4 vs PFC Galz 0
Titikaveka Blue Blazes 3 vs Matavera FC Women’s 0
Ladies In Black 1 vs PFC Maidens 2
Open Men’s
PFC Guyz 1 vs Matavera FC 2
PFC Boys 0 vs Nikao Sokattak 7
MC Stallions 0 vs Black Wolves 2
Titikaveka Blue Ballz 3 vs Wantoks 5
Match Day 5 Draw
Open Women’s
3:54pm – Titikaveka Blue Blazes vs Ladies in Black
4:18pm – PFC Galz vs Matavera FC
4:42pm – The Vibers vs PFC Maidens
Open Men’s
5:06pm – Nikao Sokattak vs Matavera FC
5:30pm – MC Stallions vs Wantoks
5:54pm – Titikaveka Blue Ballz vs Black Wolves
6:18pm – PFC Guyz vs PFC Boyz
