Leslie Kalai (born 6 December 1984) is a
Papua New Guinean footballer who is a goalkeeper. He plays on both the domestic and international levels, for
Hekari United and
Papua New Guinea
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, respectively.
Club career
Kalai transferred to
Hekari United in January 2011, on a free transfer. His given transfer value is €50,000.
International career
Kalai was selected for the Papua New Guinean
2012 OFC Nations Cup
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roster, where his side finished last in their group, recording 3 losses and no wins. As far in his career, he has appeared in 3
FIFA World Cup
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qualifiers, a 1–1 draw with
Fiji, a 1–2 defeat at the hands of
New Zealand
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, and 1–0 defeat to the
Solomon Islands
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.
FIFA match statistics
References
1984 births
Living people
Papua New Guinean footballers
Papua New Guinea international footballers
Hekari United players
Association football goalkeepers
2012 OFC Nations Cup players
2016 OFC Nations Cup players
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