Rooster Chicken Ba Women FC’s OFC Women’s Champions League journey ended in the semi-finals with a 1-6 defeat to Hekari Women FC.
Despite a 1-1 halftime score, Hekari dominated the second half, led by Marie Kaipu and hat-trick scorer Nenny Elipas.
Ba’s Luisa Tamanitoakula had equalised via penalty after Hekari’s early goal.
Goalkeeper Mereseni Waqali redeemed her early error with key saves before the break but couldn’t stop Hekari’s second-half surge.
Coach Charlene Lockington praised her team’s effort and vowed a stronger return next year.
Ba’s semi-final run in their tournament debut marks a proud achievement and sets a promising foundation for future success.
