MALAITA Eagles have claimed the 2022 Solbrew Solomon Cup title after defeating Makira Ulawa’s Real Kakamora 2-1 in the grand final match on Saturday at Lawson Tama.
The Eagles came from a goal down to score two second half goals to claim victory.
Makira Ulawa was the first to find the back of the net one minutes before the half time break.
Steven Hagatepua gave Kakamora the lead from a long free kick.
Malaita Eagles hit back with the equalizer from Philip Suna’s penalty kick two minutes into the second half.
Gabriel William Kaitu’s tireless efforts for Eagles paid off 14 minutes before full time for their second and winning goal.
Malaita Eagles received Gold medals, the winning trophy and SBD$50, 000.
Real Kakamora received silver medals and SBD$30, 000 and Renbel IBIS received Bronze medals and SBD$20, 000.
Player of the match in the final: Gabriel William Kaitu of Malaita Eagles
Fair Play Team Award: Malaita Eagles
Golden Glove Award: David Sanga of Malaita Eagles
Golden Boot Award: John Orabulu of Honiara Warriors
Golden Ball Award: Titus Wakahikeni Malaita Eagles
Fourth Place Award: Guadalcanal Hornets
Third Place Award: Renbel Ibis
Second Place Award: Makira Ulawa
Solomon Cup 2022 Champions: Malaita Eagles
