LIVE TEXT 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA - VANUATU vs. NEW CALEDONIA (FINAL SCORE: 1-1)

PORT VILA - Vanuatu and New Caledonia are set to meet on 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa/OFC Nations Cup 2008 business here in Port Vila on what promises to be one of the biggest days in Vanuatu football history.

At halftime its 0-0 and its been a fascinating encounter as Pierre WAJOKA and Francois SAKAMA have both turned in powerful displays for New Caledonia and Vanuatu respectively.

Across the South Pacific ocean in Suva the Vanuatu futsal team goes head to head with the brave Tahiti team as qualification for the FIFA Futsal World Cup - Brazil 2008 beckons.

www.oceaniafootball.com will bring you all the action from both matches on a busy day of football in the Oceania region.

2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA/OFC NATIONS CUP 2008

VANUATU vs NEW CALEDONIA

PORT VILA MUNICIPAL STADIUM

PORT VILA

VANUATU

SATURDAY 14 JUNE 2008

Both squads (from):

VAN: 1. David CHILIA; 2. Samson OBED; 3. K.MASAVAUKOLO; 4. REXLY; 6. Peter Shem TOA; 7. Moise POIDA; 9. Jean Nako NAPRAPOL; 11. Etienne MERMER; 12. Hubert NAKE; 13. Francois SAKAMA; 14. Jeffry NIMANIAU; 15. Michel KALTACK; 16. Alphonse QORIG; 17. Geoffrey Lego GETE; 18. Robert TOM; 20. John GARAE; 21. Robert YELOU.

NCL: 1. Marc OUNEMOA; 2. Benjamin LONGUE; 3. Wilson FORREST; 4. Jean Patrick WAKANUMUNE 5. George WADENGES; 6. Pierre WAJOKA; 7. Betrand KAI; 8. Jonathan KAKOU; 9. Ramon DJAMALI; 10. Luther  WAHNYAMALAA; 11. Noel KAUDRE; 12. Michel HMAE; 13. JAERSON; 14. KAKOU; 15. Patrick DIAIKE; 16. Marius MAPOU; 17. Jaerson HAEWENG; 18. Michel HNE (RGK)

LIVE TEXT UPDATES:

0'- 4000 fans have arrived at Port Vila Municipal Stadium for this match that pits Vanuatu against New Caledonia

5'- The match is underway in Port Vila with New Caledonia dominating the opening exchanges.  Vanuatu are without Fedy VAVA and Chikau MANSALE both in Suva with the futsal team

8'- New Caledonia player Ramon has just missed a clear cut chance for Didier Chambaron's team right in front of goal!

11'- Now its the turn of Francois SAKAMA to miss for the home side when it looked easier to score!

13'- Vanuatu taking control of this match before their home crowd!

15'- Jean Nake NAPRAPOL has just missed a big opportunity for Vanuatu it remains 0-0 here in Port Vila

18'- Francois SAKAMA is denied by Marc OUNEMOA

20'- RAMON shoots for New Caledonia but the shot stopper extraordinaire GARAE pulls off a good save to keep the score locked at 0-0

26'- Neither team is able to break the deadlock - New Caledonia need to get all three points to have any hope of catching New Zealand

30'- Geoffrey lego GETE puts in a big foul on New Caledonia playmaker Pierre WAJOKA

33'- Shot by Pierre WAJOKA is saved twice by GARAE to keep the score 0-0!

40'- This match has not risen to any great heights and a 0-0 scoreline does neither team a favour if they hope to catch New Zealand

43'- YELLOW CARD to Alphonse QORIG of Vanuatu

45'- Jean Nake NAPRAPOL shoots high over the crossbar

HALFTIME: VAN 0 NCL 0

49'- New Caledonia 's Ramon DJAMALI fouls Alphonse QORIG

50'- New Caledonia starting to put pressure on Vanuatu as they go in search of goals

52'- NAPRAPOL heads over the crossbar for Vanuatu

53'- Goalkeeper HNAE saves for New Caledonia

58'- SUBSTITUTION for New Caledonia 17 in 1 out

60'- Hubert NAKE shoots but HNAE saves for New Caledonia

63'- Jeffry NIMANIAU misses a chance with the New Caledonia defence beaten

64'- NIMANIAU has another shot on goal and yet again the ball is saved

65'- The match is locked at 0-0 with Vanuatu now finding more space to cause problems in midfield

67'- SUBSTITUTION New Caledonia send 12 in 8 out

68'- YELLOW CARD Samson OBED for Vanuatu for dissent

69'- Ramon DJAMALI heads over the bar from close range - a big chance missed for New Caledonia!

75'- GOAL! New Caledonia score through Ramon DJAMALI and its 1-0 to the visitors!

77'- GOAL! Etienne MERMER heads home for Vanuatu after a great cross by SAKAMA and Port VIla Municipal Stadium erupts!

80'- Etienne MERMER misses a great chance to give Vanuatu the lead! it remains 1-1 here!

82'- SUBSTITUTION Vanuatu 7 out 21 in

85'- Ken MASAVAUKOLO is clattered and lies injured on the pitch and he receives attention

86'- This match looks headed for a draw a result that suits New Zealand down to the ground as the race for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa/OFC Nations Cup 2008 and a berth at the FIFA Confederations Cup - South Africa 2009 looks increasingly like it belongs to Ricki Herbert and his All Whites team

90'- Time up here at Port Vila Muncipal Stadium and referee Rakesh VARMAN of Fiji adds on a further 4 minutes of play

90'+1 - A shot by Jeffry NAMANIAU is saved by the New Caledonia goalkeeper HNAE

FULLTIME: VAN 1 NCL 1