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Ba Women FC thrash hosts 6-0 in Champions League opener

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ba Women FC began their OFC Women's Champions League 2026 campaign with a dominant 6-0 victory over hosts Henderson Eels FC.
  • The Fijian champions scored three goals in each half, with Adi Reva, Luisa Tamanitoakula, and Koleta Likuculacula scoring in the first half, and Narieta Leba, Elesi Tabunase, and Likuculacula again in the second.
  • Henderson Eels had a player sent off before halftime, hindering their chances of a comeback, and Ba Women now lead Group A.

Ba Women FC launched their OFC Women's Champions League 2026 journey with a resounding 6-0 triumph against host team Henderson Eels FC. The Fijian champions asserted control from the outset, netting three goals in each half at the National Stadium in Honiara.

Ba Women FC have kicked off their OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 campaign in style, thrashing hosts Henderson Eels FC 6-0 in their opening Group A match at the National Stadium in Honiara.

— FBC NewsOpening sentence of the article

Adi Reva initiated the scoring in the 13th minute with a powerful header from a corner. Captain Luisa Tamanitoakula extended the lead from the penalty spot in the 24th minute after a handball offense by Henderson Eels. Koleta Likuculacula then added a third goal just four minutes later, showcasing a skillful solo effort.

The Fijian champions were in control from the opening whistle, scoring three goals in each half to record their biggest-ever win in the competition.

— FBC NewsDescribing the team's performance

Henderson Eels' hopes of recovery were significantly diminished when Veronica Tolivaka received a red card just before halftime for a foul on a Ba attacker. Playing with an extra player, Ba Women continued their dominance in the second half. Narieta Leba found the back of the net in the 59th minute after a skillful run, followed by Elesi Tabunase's composed finish in the 82nd minute. Likuculacula secured her brace and the final goal of the match a minute before full-time, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error.

Adi Reva opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a powerful header from a corner before captain Luisa Tamanitoakula doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 24th minute after Henderson Eels handled the ball inside the box.

— FBC NewsDetailing the first two goals

This commanding victory places Ba Women at the summit of Group A with three points, setting a strong precedent for their upcoming match against Hekari Women FC.

Koleta Likuculacula made it 3-0 just four minutes later with a fine solo effort, cutting in from the left before finishing past the goalkeeper.

— FBC NewsDescribing the third goal
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