Late Penalty Denies Hekari's First 3 Points

Late Penalty Denies Hekari's First 3 Points

PNG Hekari United FC were just minutes away from securing their first win of the inaugural OFC Pro League before a late penalty saw them settle for a draw on Tuesday. A controversial handball in the closing stages of the match by Hekari defender Lekima Gonerau, following a VAR intervention, resulted in Vanuatu United being awarded a penalty. The spot kick was calmly converted as Vanuatu salvaged a 2–2 draw. The match also marked Jerry Allan’s fi…

PNG Hekari denied first OFC Pro League win by late Vanuatu penalty

PNG champions Hekari United FC were left heartbroken after conceding a stoppage-time penalty that forced a 2–2 draw against Vanuatu United FC in the OFC Pro League on Tuesday night. PNG Hekari denied first OFC Pro League win by late Vanuatu penalty/Photo Hekari MediaThe result came at a tense period for Hekari, who entered the match under scrutiny following three straight defeats and the recent resignation of head coach Marcos Gusmão.Vanuatu str…