Week one of the 2023 national Telekom S-League (TSL) matches was played over the weekend – a display of top-tier football action returns at the Lawson Tama stadium.
Reigning champions Solomon Warriors begin a positive title defence campaign by edging out Southern United 4-3 in a thrilling encounter for the league’s opening match.
The second fixture saw nothing to separate Marist FC and Honiara City FC settling for a 2-all draw– an impressive second-half comeback for Marist FC to earn a point with a player advantage.
It was a disappointing start for last season’s runners-up, KOSSA FC going down to Waneagu FC 2-0, with goals from strikers Bobby Leslie in the 68’ minute and Ali Mekawir marking his return in the 71’ minute to seal three points.
Debutant SOSA FC was off to a flying start coming from behind to put four goals past a new-look Real Kakamora 4-2, a brace each for Mike Foai and Wesley Toitani.
FC Juniper put up a pulsating performance against Henderson Eels FC despite the newcomers going down 0-3.
Central Coast FC edged Laugu United FC 2-1 to wrap up matchday two of an entertaining weekend of football.
- SIFF Media
