Solomon Kings FC 2-3 Vanuatu United FC | OFC Professional League | May 10, 2026

Vanuatu United FC claimed a dramatic come-from-behind victory away to Solomon Kings FC at the Lawson Tama Stadium on Sunday. A second-half rally saw Vanuatu United overturn a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2, a result that keeps their OFC Professional League playoff hopes alive.

Match Overview

Solomon Kings FC started brightly and dominated the opening 45 minutes. They took a deserved lead in the 15th minute when forward Joses Nawo fired home from the edge of the box. The lead was doubled in the 38th minute after a defensive mix-up allowed Benjamin Totori to tap in from close range. It seemed the home side would cruise to victory at the break.

But Vanuatu United emerged a transformed team after halftime. A tactical switch by coach Etienne Mermer saw the visitors push higher and press with greater intensity. Within five minutes of the restart, they pulled one back through Tony Kaltack, who pounced on a loose ball in the box. The equalizer came in the 63rd minute when winger Brian Kaltack curled a beautiful shot into the top corner. The winner arrived in the 79th minute: substitute Azariah Soromon headed home from a corner to complete the stunning turnaround.

Key Moments

• 15' – Goal: Joses Nawo opens the scoring for Solomon Kings with a low drive.
• 38' – Goal: Benjamin Totori doubles the lead after a defensive error.
• 50' – Goal: Tony Kaltack gives Vanuatu hope with a close-range finish.
• 63' – Goal: Brian Kaltack curls a stunning equalizer into the far corner.
• 79' – Goal: Azariah Soromon heads home the winner from a corner.

Tactical Story

Solomon Kings FC employed a 4-2-3-1, controlling the first half through midfield duo Henry Fa’arodo and Jeffrey Bule. Their ability to win second balls allowed them to sustain pressure. However, Vanuatu United’s switch from a 4-3-3 to a more aggressive 4-2-4 at halftime changed the game. By pushing an extra man forward, they overloaded the home defense and forced mistakes. Solomon Kings failed to adapt, and their midfield was overrun in the second half.

Set pieces also proved decisive—Vanuatu’s winner came from a corner, and they had several other dangerous deliveries.

Standout Players

• Brian Kaltack (Vanuatu United): His equalizer was a thing of beauty, and he was a constant menace in the second half.
• Tony Kaltack (Vanuatu United): Scored the crucial first goal and led the press from the front.
• Joses Nawo (Solomon Kings FC): The best player for the home side, his goal and overall movement caused problems.

Season Impact

The win lifts Vanuatu United into 4th place in the OFC Professional League standings, now on 10 points after six matches. Solomon Kings FC drop to 5th with 8 points. The result tightens the race for the top four playoff spots. Both teams have a break midweek before returning to league action next Saturday.