Fiji sit atop the standings at the OFC Youth (U-20) Championship after a resounding 7-0 victory over Samoa on the opening day of the tournament at Trusts Stadium, Henderson.
New Zealand and the Solomon Islands battled out an entertaining 1-1 draw in the last match of the day. Judd Molea opened the scoring with a sublime free-kick, only for Sam Jenkins to equalize minutes later for the Junior All Whites.
In the other match of the day New Caledonia ousted rivals Tahiti 2-1. First half goals from Jason Sablan and Cesar Lolohea gave New Caledonia a deserved lead before Ariihau Tereiitau pulled one back for Tahiti in the 64th minute. New Caledonia, with skilful striker Jean Wahnyamalla a standout, held on to set up a crucial clash with the Solomons on Match Day 2.