ADELAIDE, 29 May 2004: Fiji and Tahiti have played out scoreless draw in the first match of the double-header tonight at Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide.
In a sometimes torrid and physical encounter, the defence of both sides was up to the task yet there were chances aplenty for either side to break the deadlock.
Round 1: Match 2 – 29 May 2004, 5:30pm
Tahiti vs Fiji
Full-time score: 0-0 draw
Half-time score: 0-0 draw
Goal-scorers: none
Cautions: Fiji – (16) Viliame Toma 57′; (7) Malakai Kainihewe 72′
Expulsions: none
Crowd Attendance: 4,000+
Weather: Cool conditions
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Match Officials:
Match Commissioner: Tautulu Roebeck (Samoa)
Referee Inspector: Yves Taga (Vanuatu)
Referee: Stefano Farina (Italy)
Assistant Referee 1: Claudio Puglisi (Italy)
Assistant Referee 2: Padro Hernandez (Spain)
Fourth Official: Eduardo Gonzales (Spain)
Team Lists (& Substitutions)
TAHITI
19. Daniel Tapeta GK
2. Angelo Tchen (-75′)
3. Pierre Kugogne
5. Jean-Yves Liwaut
7. Samuel Garcia (c)
8. Billy Mataitai
10. Axel Temataua
11. Taufa Neuffer (-65′)
12. Farahia Teuira
13. Vincent Simon
16. Felix Tagawa (-84′)
Subs
1. Stanley Tien Wah RGK
4. Iotua Kautai (+75′)
6. Harry Tong Sang
9. Gabriel Wajoka (+84′)
14. Rino Moretta
15. Larry Marmouyet
17. Hiro Labaste (+65′)
18. Georges Pittoeff
20. Xavier Samin
FIJI
1. Simione Tamanisau GK
2. Lorima Dau
5. Emosi Baleinuku
7. Malakai Kainihewe
9. Thomas Vulivuli (-86′)
10. Veresa Toma
12. Esala Masinisau (c)
13. Taniela Waqa
15. Salesh Kumar (-76′)
16. Viliame Toma
17. Seveci Rokotakala
Subs
4. Alvin Avinesh
6. Jone Vesikula
11. Luke Vidovi
18. Laisiasa Gataurua (+76′)
19. Ovini Duguca
21. Pene Erenio
22. Waisake Sabuto (+86′)
23. Laisenia Tuba RGK