AS Lossi

They defeated AS Lössi of New Caledonia 5-1 today in the opener at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.

The PNG side wasted no time in taking the lead scoring in the first two minutes of the game through Joses Nawo who smashed a low shot that went across goal and into the far corner of the net.

Their second goal came in the 9th minute doubling the lead 2-0 through Tommy Semmy.

Lossi fought back to score 21 minutes later 2-1 through Dick Kauma who headed the ball into the net.

Hekari wasted no time in taking the lead scoring in the first two minutes of the game through Joses Nawo who smashed a low shot that went across goal and into the far corner of the net.

Their second goal came in the 9th minute doubling the lead 2-0 through Tommy Semmy.

AS Lossi fought back to score 21 minutes later through Dick Kauma who headed the ball into the net.

Hekari’s Wira Wama scored the third goal in an early contender for goal of the tournament, sweetly meeting a Semmy cross to volley home a spectacular strike taking the score up 3-1 at half time.

The match will take place at QBE Stadium Auckland, New Zealand this afternoon.

The 2010 champions failed to progress to the semis last year after finishing second behind Team Wellington in their group.

Hekari is placed in Group B alongside Team Wellington (NZL), Suva FA (FIJ) and AS Lossi (NCL).

David Muta is one of the most experienced players in this side and a born leader.

The captain is a rock in the centre of the park, halting attacks while also proving a constant attacking threat himself.

While Hekari are a seasoned team at the Champions League, their opponents from New Caledonia are relatively new in the OFC arena.

Captain of the Hekari side, David Muta said that if the players fully believe in themselves and play to the best of their ability, Hekari will win all their games and go on to make the finals.

The match kicks off at 3:35pm (1:35pm PNG time).

Meanwhile, the Lae City Dwellers will play their first match against Amicale FC from Vanuatu on Sunday at 3:35pm (1:35pm).