In the earlier match, Fiji defeated Solomon Islands 2-0.
Vanuatu vs. American Samoa Match Summary: Download Here
See below for the play-by-play action.
Starting line-ups:
Vanuatu: 1. Seiloni IARUEL (GK), 2. Dominique FRED, 3. Kevin SHEM, 4. Brian KALTACK, 7. Roddy LENGA, 8. Didier KALIP, 9. Robert TASSO, 10. Eddison STEPHEN, 14. Sailas NAMATAK, 18. Bernard DANIEL, 20. Lucien HINGE (c)
Coach: Richard IWAI (VAN)
American Samoa: 1. Satila TUPUA (GK), 2. JR AMISONE (c), 3. Rafe LUVU, 4. Daru TAUMUA, 6. Suani UELESE, 7. Shalom LUANI, 8. Kidd BARTLEY, 9. Casper KURESA, 10. Ailoa TUALAULEILEI, 15. Ryan PETAIA, 16. Roy LUANI
Coach: Rupeni LUVU (FIJ)
Referee: Bertrand BILLON (NCL)
Assistant referee 1: Terry PIRI (COK)
Assistant referee 2: Paul AHUPU (TAH)
4th official: Isidore ASSIENE-AMBASSA (FRA)
The match kicks off.
2′ Vanuatu have the first corner of the match after some good work by Bernard Daniel to muscle his way through the defence
3′ Kevin Shem’s corner makes it through to Brian Kaltack at the back post but the Vanuatu defender can only blast the ball high
4′ Vanuatu on the attack again as Roddy Lenga heads a Shem cross onto the bar, American Samoa manage to clear the ball
8′ Bernard Daniel’s powerful shot flies wide
10′ An outstanding save by goalkeeper Satila Tupua to stop Vanuatu striker Bernard Daniel
10′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 1 American Samoa 0: Vanuatu players lining up inside the box as Roddy Lenga enjoys an easy finish
13′ PENALTY: A hand ball inside the box by American Samoa gives Vanuatu a golden opportunity to double their lead
13′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 2 American Samoa: Robert Tasso makes no mistake from the penalty spot
18′ Vanuatu earn a free kick in a handy position after a high foot by JR Amisone
19′ American Samoa anticipate the short freekick well and clear the danger
20′ A Vanuatu corner is cleared off the line by JR Amisone and the ‘Dream Team’ have another one
21′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 3 American Samoa 0: The corner comes out to Didier Kalip who crosses the ball for Robert Tasso to volley home from close range
23′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 4 American Samoa 0: Roddy Lenga rounds the keeper and slots the ball into an empty net for his second
27′ A top class save by American Samoa goalkeeper Satila Tupua to deny Eddison Stephen
29′ SUBSTITUTION: Kidd Bartley is replaced by Andrew Maloa for American Samoa
33′ Vanuatu are dominating possession and territory in perfect sunny conditions here at Owen Delany Park. It looks like there could be more goals to come
39′ Richard Iwai’s team continue to string passes together, not looking to go forward in a hurry
43′ American Samoa’s Ailoa Tualauleilei takes a deep freekick but the ball runs through for goalkeeper Siloni Iaurel
44′ There is a break in play as Ailoa Tualauleilei is seen by the physio
44′ Vanuatu’s Sailas Namatak has a go from the edge of the box but shoots wide
45′ There will be one minute of additional time
The first half comes to an end.
The second half kicks off.
47′ A good early chance for Eddison Stephen who picks up a nice throughball from Bernard Daniel but loses his footing as he goes to shoot
47′ SUBSTITUTION: Vanuatu make a change with Eddison Stephen replaced by Barry Mansale
48′ YELLOW CARD: American Samoa’s Casper Kuresa is cautioned
49′ American Samoa goalkeeper Satila Tupua does well to parry away Bernard Daniel’s header
52′ Vanuatu’s Sailas Namatak weaves through three defenders but is eventually blocked by the keeper
54′ Vanuatu defender Kevin Shem drives the ball across the face of goal but Didier Kalip fails to connect on the volley
57′ Namatak gets into a great position inside the box but shoots wide
58′ SUBSTITUTION: Vanuatu striker Bernard Daniel is replaced by Jean Kaltack
62′ A Vanuatu corner falls to Didier Kalip who chips the ball past Satila Tupua but onto the crossbar
64′ YELLOW CARD: American Samoa substitute Andrew Maloa is cautioned for a dangerous tackle
70′ Vanuatu striker Robert Tasso fends off his marker to make room for the shot but hits the ball high
70′ SUBSTITUTION: Mike Unasa replaces Ryan Petaia for American Samoa
73′ A fierce drive from Vanuatu defender Dominique Fred brings out the best in Satila Tupua who palms the ball away
76′ SUBSTITUTION: American Samoa make their last substitution with Tafa Ioapo coming on for Suani Uelese
79′ Vanuatu’s Sailas Namatak goes down inside the box but no penalty is given
80′ Brian Kaltack goes for goal on a deep free kick but shoots wide
81′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 5 American Samoa 0: Roddy Lenga lays the ball into the path of Sailas Namatak who gets Vanuatu’s first goal of the half
83′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 6 American Samoa 0: Namatak scores again this time courtesy of a Brian Kaltack through ball
86′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 7 American Samoa 0: Jean Kaltack plays a nice ball over the top for Namatak to complete a quick-fire hat-trick
86′ SUBSTITUTION: Namatak is rewarded with a rest, replaced by Ivong Wilson
89′ GOAL!!! Vanuatu 8 American Samoa 0: Robert Tasso also grabs a hat-trick with an easy finish
90′ There will be four minutes of additional time.
90 +1′ Another clear chance for Vanuatu but Didier Kalip misses an open goal
The full-time whistle is blown.

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