See below for the play-by-play action.
Starting line-ups:
American Samoa:
1. Nicky SALAPU (GK), 2. Terrence SINAPATI, 3. Edgar APULU, 6. Natia NATIA, 7. D’Angelo HERRERA, 8. Casper KURESA, 9. Junior AMISONE (c), 10. Charlie UHRLE, 11. Shalom LUANI, 13. Uasi HELETA, 14. Pesamino VICTOR,
Coach: Avele LALOGAFUAFUA
Guam:
1. Brett MALUWELMENG (GK), 3. Matthew CRUZ, 4. Scott LEON GUERRERO, 5. Edward CALVO, 6. Shawn SPINDEL, 7. Ian MARIANO, 8. Dominic GADIA (c), 9. Elias MERFALEN, 10. Jason CUNLIFFE, 12. Dylan NAPUTI, 17. Mark CHARGUALAF
Coach: Kazua UCHIDA
Referee: George BRUCE (VAN)
Assistant Referee: Michael JOSEPH (VAN)
Assistant Referee: Paul AHUPU (TAH)
4th Official: Averii JACQUES (TAH)
The match kicks off.
3′ A good chance for Guam early in the match. Elias Merfalen shoots from just inside the area but can’t hit the target with just the goalkeeper to beat
5′ American Samoa’s D’Angelo Herrera shoots over the crossbar from long range
7′ Claims for a penalty from Guam as Jason Cunliffe goes inside the box but no whistle from the referee
9′ A strong run down the right from Dylan Naputi before he is brought down earning Guam the freekick
11′ Guam’s Jason Cunliffe puts in a good ball from the left but his strike partner Elias Merfalen is caught offside
14′ Another good opportunity for Guam but Cunliffe shoots the ball wide
19′ Ian Mariano puts in a dangerous cross from the left for Guam but Elias Merfalen can’t make a clean connection with the volley
22′ A powerful low strike comes in from Ian Mariano but American Samoa’s Nicky Salapu makes an excellent save diving to his right
23′ Guam have the first corner of the game but American Samoa manage to clear the ball easily
26′ American Samoa’s Matthew Cruz makes a goal-saving tackle to deny Jason Cunliffe inside the area
30′ Possession stakes are fairly even but Guam are enjoying better territory and look the team more likely to score
31′ Charlie Uhrle sees his shot go wide for American Samoa
35′ Ian Mariano’s cross finds Elias Merfalen but his header is saved by American Samoa goalkeeper Nicky Salapu on the second attempt
39′ Guam’s Elias Merfalen goes close again, this time trying to lob the keeper but the ball sails just over the bar
42′ American Samoa’s Nicky Salapu makes an acrobatic save after a shot from Dylan Naputi into the top right corner
45′ SUBSITUTION: Leamusa Alatasi replaces Casper Kuresa for American Samoa
The referee brings the first half to an end.
The second half kicks off.
47′ Guam earn a freekick in a dangerous position but the opportunity is wasted as the ball flies out for a goalkick
49′ GOAL!!! American Samoa 0 Guam 1: Some early pressure in the second half pays off as Dylan Naputi smashes the ball into the back of the net from close range
51′ YELLOW CARD: American Samoa’s D’Angelo Herrera is cautioned
53′ Guam captain Dominic Gadia has a go from the edge of the area but shoots high
58′ RED CARD: Guam’s Edward Calvo is shown a straight red for what looked to be use of offensive language
63′ A nice run down the right by Terrence Sinapati for American Samoa who are enjoying better territory with the one-man advantage
66′ Ian Mariano thinks he has scored Guam’s second but the assistant referee’s flag is up for offside
69′ SUBSTITUTION: Daru Taumua replaces Uasi Heleta for American Samoa
70′ GOAL!!! American Samoa 0 Guam 2: Elias Merfalen is finally rewarded with a goal after latching onto a rebound
77′ Guam are still enjoy their fair share of possession despite being a man down
82′ SUBSTITUTION: Jonny Saelua replaces Edgar Apulu for American Samoa
85′ SUBSTITUTION: Jonathan Odell replaces Ian Mariano for Guam
87′ SUBSTITUTION: Goalkeeper Julias Campus replaces Brett Maluwelmeng for Guam
The final whistle is blown.