In the final match of the 2026 Digicel Exxon Mobil (DEM) Cup Round 4 in Lae city yesterday saw the Bintangor Goroka Lahanis came from behind to draw 14 points all with the premiers Lae Snax Tigers, leaving the 2025 champions sitting on the 9th place on the ladder.

Back in the Nation’s Capital, in the double header match at the Santos National Football Stadium saw Kroton Hela Wigmen hold off PRK Gulf Isou with a 20-12 points win. While the Gas Resource Central Dabaris were too good for ENB Agmark Gurias with a convincing 38-20 points victory.

The match played at Aipus Oval in Wabag saw the home side NPL Enga Mioks had their home supporters disappointed with a 6-30 points loss at the hands of a classy PRK Mendi Muruks outfit. Mioks manage to score the first try in the opening 6 minutes, which turned out to be their only point for the match as the Muruks dominated to pile on 30 points to win.

Meanwhile, Kandes escaped a narrow 18-16 win over the Wamp NGA Mt Hagen Eagles in Minj, to leave the Eagles the only team with no win after 4 rounds of footy. Moni Plus NCDC Pom Vipers late try to Jordan Palus in the 78th minute gave them a 26-20 points escape at the hands of the Asila Waghi Tumbe in Minj.

After Round 4, the top 5 teams see Vipers on top with no losses leading with 8 points, Dabaris, Muruks and Wigmen all sit on 6 points and Lahanis on 5 points wrapping up the Top 5.