{"id":297014,"date":"2026-02-22T19:11:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/297014\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T19:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:11:11","slug":"bula-fc-fall-to-vanuatu-united-in-rematch-fbc-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/297014\/","title":{"rendered":"Bula FC fall to Vanuatu United in rematch \u2013 FBC News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[Source: OFC Media via Phototek]<\/p>\n

Extra Bula FC suffered a 2\u20130 defeat to Vanuatu United in their Circuit Three clash of the OFC Pro League, as the visitors gained the upper hand in a rematch following their 2\u20132 draw in Circuit One.<\/p>\n

The two sides had previously shared the points earlier in the competition, but this time Vanuatu United proved more clinical in front of goal.<\/p>\n

Alex Saniel opened the scoring in the 43rd minute to give Vanuatu United a crucial lead heading into halftime. The goal shifted momentum in favour of the opposition after what had been a tightly contested opening half.<\/p>\n

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Vanuatu United extended their advantage in the 59th minute through Kathy Iamak, putting Bula FC under increasing pressure as they searched for a way back into the match.<\/p>\n

Despite pushing forward in the closing stages, Bula FC were unable to break down Vanuatu United\u2019s defence, with the visitors managing the game well to secure all three points.<\/p>\n

The result marks a setback for Bula FC in Circuit Three as they look to regroup and regain momentum in the OFC Pro League campaign.<\/p>\n

Bula FC will take on Hekari United next Wednesday, and you can watch it LIVE on FBC Sports.<\/p>\n

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