THE Port Moresby Vipers thumped the Simbu Lions 30-4 at the Dicksons Oval in
Kundiawa yesterday. The Vipers victory in the Lions’ den evoked calls from prominent former rugby league icons in the likes of former Highlands Zone five-eighth and Warriors coach Steven Gore Kaupa, former Warriors trainer John Wamil Gul and former Kumul Maima Kawagle for a complete overhaul of the management of TNA-sponsored Lions. Former Warriors five-eighth Lucas Kee called for immediate sacking of the current Lions management and allow former players to run the team. Lions were the first to cross over through winger Chris Kool for an unconverted try for the host while the city boys ran in five tries in a classy display. Vipers fullback Josiah Abavu opened the scoring for the visitors towards the end of the first half which Stanley Torato converted for a 6-4 lead at the break. The second half was an all Vipers affair backrower Richard Kambao carrying several Lions defenders over the line for an unconverted try. Vipers centre Nicko Dom made the home side’s defence look ordinary and set up winger Stargoth Amean for another unconverted to stretch the lead to 14-4. Dom added his name to the score sheet minutes later and this time Torato nailed the conversion to lead 18-4. Felix Kawage and Bland Abavu, completed the rout with tries to send the Kundiawa crowd home disappointed. Lions tried hard through Joel Ambrose, Kool, Gordon Isaac, Gilbert Isaac, Rex David and Ma, Esau, but really had no answer for Vipers’ class. Vipers coach Leonard Tarum commended his players for their discipline and following the game plan. He credited senior players Elijah Riyong, Nicko Dom and Lawerence Kuso Jr for their efforts. The win sees the capital city franchise work their way to third in Pool 1 after a slow start to the Digicel Cup season.
jonathan pirah
5/28/2014 06:55:41 pm
For the Lions to loose a game in front of a home crowd is not good. i for one see that there is a need to replace the show off ones with the best players which were dropped out due to selectors choosing there own. Also change the provincal team name to TNA Warriors. With that we all we see some improvment. Comments are closed.
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