Résultats
| Papua New Guinea National League | 10/10 09:00 | - |
Lae City
v
Vitiaz United
|
L | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goals for | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wikipedia - Vitiaz United F.C.
Vitiaz United FC was a semi-professional soccer club based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, apparently founded sometime in 2013.
The club last competed in the 2019–20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, following a successful regional campaign which saw them win the Division One of the Port Moresby Soccer Association in late 2019.
History
According to the club's Facebook page, the side was founded sometime in 2013. However, competitive records of the club begin in 2017, when the club was in Division One of the Port Moresby Soccer Association – the second level of football in the country's capital. The side finished 6th in Division One that year, before being demoted to Division Two for unknown reasons. In 2018, however, they secured promotion back to Division One, finishing second behind Gurupweu.
An excellent 2019 season saw the club win Division One and earn promotion to the PMSA Premier Division for the 2020 season. The club won 14 games and lost just three en route to the title, conceding nine goals.
In November 2019, it was confirmed that the side were one of 12 clubs in contention for a spot in the upcoming 2019–20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League. On 11 December 2019, it was confirmed that the side would be one of two debutants in the new season.
The side began the season strongly, providing a tough challenge to perennial contenders Lae City and Hekari United, beating the former 2–1 on 25 January and playing out a goalless draw with latter on 29 February, becoming genuine contenders for the title themselves after losing just one game in the first half of the season. The side continued to challenge for the Minor Premiership until a couple of late-season defeats, to FC Bougainville (the only side to beat them home and away all season) and Gulf Komara, saw them slip out of contention for both the regular season title and OFC Champions League qualification. The last game of the season saw them draw 0–0 against Lae City which was enough to see them finish third and qualify for the playoffs. In the semi-final, the side secured a shock victory over eight-time champions Hekari United after extra time and penalties, before narrowly losing 1–0 to Lae City in the Grand Final.
Ahead of the 2021 season, the club declared that they were declining to take part in the competition, citing financial difficulties.
Vitiaz United est une équipe de football dynamique et déterminée, basée dans la vibrante cité de Golitsyno. Fondé en 2010, le club a rapidement gravi les échelons du football russe, grâce à son engagement envers l'excellence et à son esprit combatif.
**Une philosophie de jeu basée sur l'attaque**
Vitiaz United se distingue par son style de jeu offensif et divertissant. L'équipe privilégie la possession de balle, le jeu de passes courtes et incisives, et les attaques fulgurantes. Les joueurs possèdent une technique individuelle remarquable et un sens aigu du collectif, ce qui leur permet de créer des occasions de but en nombre.
**Un effectif talentueux et uni**
L'effectif de Vitiaz United est composé de joueurs talentueux issus de différentes régions de Russie. La star de l'équipe est l'attaquant vedette Pavel Volkov, dont les qualités de finition et son sens du but sont inégalés. Le gardien Igor Petrov est également un atout majeur, sa réactivité et ses réflexes exceptionnels garantissant la sécurité des cages.
**Des ambitions élevées**
Vitiaz United n'a pas peur de se fixer des objectifs ambitieux. L'équipe vise à remporter le championnat de la Ligue nationale de football et à se qualifier pour la Premier League russe, l'élite du football du pays. Le club possède toutes les qualités pour réussir : une direction visionnaire, un staff technique expérimenté et un soutien indéfectible de ses fans passionnés.
**Le cœur de la communauté**
Vitiaz United est plus qu'une simple équipe de football. Le club joue un rôle essentiel dans la vie de la communauté de Golitsyno. Il organise des événements pour les jeunes, soutient les causes caritatives et promeut des valeurs positives telles que la discipline, le respect et l'esprit sportif.