Nukuhetulu FC claimed a 5-0 victory over PanSa FC to close out their campaign at the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 – Qualifying in the Cook Islands.
Both sides entered their final fixture in hopes of a positive finish to their 2026 campaign, after losses to hosts Puaikura FC in their previous matches. It was an intense and physical contest from the opening whistle with both teams sharing possession and pushing forward in search of chances.
Nukuhetulu FC’s attacking pressure was met by a stubborn PanSa defence, with several attempts denied. Goalkeeper Rayxena Foma’i, who donned the Captain’s armband for their final match, produced a number of strong saves in goal as Tongan internationals Lositika Feke and Sophiana Moala continued to threaten up front.
The breakthrough came when Foma’i was caught out of position allowing Tema Tonga to strike home and give Nukuhetulu the lead. A second followed soon with the PanSa keeper again caught off her line, as Feke and Moala combined in open space before the latter finished to double the lead.
PanSa’s Wendolynn Tua and Meleane Naa threatened with chances, as they pushed for their first goal of the tournament, but were unable to find a finish with captain Carollyne Fotu having a strong performance in goal.
The Tongan side put the result beyond doubt with a dominant second-half display. Their third coming from a Grystal Fotu penalty in the 53rd minute, before substitute Sikini Taulama added a fourth to extend the lead.
Fotu would seal the result in stoppage time scoring a fifth as Nukuhetulu FC claimed second at the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 – Qualifying, as both sides bow out.
Nukuhetulu FC: 5 (Tema TONGA 23′, Sophiana MOALA 27′, Grystal FOTU (P) 53′, 90+5, Sikini TAULAMA 63′)
PanSa FC: 0
HT: 2-0
Photo credit: OFC Media via Jaiah Arai