Round three of the OFC Pro League is set to kick off in Melbourne, Australia, starting next weekend. The tournament will feature 15 matches held across two local venues, the Home of the Matildas and Olympic Village, from February 21 to March 4.
In an exciting matchup, Extra Bula FC will face Vanuatu United next Saturday at Olympic Park. All eight participating clubs will compete in at least three matches, with six teams scheduled to play four due to the rescheduling of three fixtures from the first round.
Currently, Australian club South Melbourne FC leads the competition, remaining unbeaten with three wins and two draws from five games. They are positioned second in the standings, just behind Auckland FC, but hold a game in hand. As the action shifts to Australia, South Melbourne FC is optimistic about overtaking Auckland, especially with a crucial match between the two teams on February 21.
As for Bula FC, they currently sit fifth in the Pro League standings, looking to improve their position in the forthcoming matches. Notably, former Suva representative and Vanuatu United FC forward Alex Saniel has made headlines by accomplishing remarkable feats; he scored the league’s inaugural goal at Eden Park and set the record for the fastest goal—only 57 seconds into the match—during the team’s recent loss to South Melbourne in round two.
Fans can catch all the live action of the OFC Pro League on FBC Two, as the excitement continues to unfold in this competitive league. With the stage set and teams ready, anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling round of matches.