Day Three Review

Today’s other Group A match brought together two teams who suffered opening day losses, Tahiti and Vanuatu, and it was the French Polynesians who opened their account by posting a 5-1 win.Striker Amber Hearn again led the way for New Zealand, scoring a hat-trick to take her goal tally for the tournament to eight. But…

See below for the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups were as follows:Tahiti: 1. Poroni TURANA (GK), 2. Mariko IZAL, 3. Maruina TOM SING VEIN, 5. Angela TAIARUI, 8. Vaitiare PITO, 10. Mohea HAUATA (c), 11. Heimiri ALVAREZ, 12. Tiare WHITE, 13. Sandrine TEAUNA, 14. Tiere APO, 18. Clara MARAHITIVanuatu: 17. Haia TAIWIA (GK), 2. Leisale SOLOMON,…

Tahiti beat Vanuatu 5-1 in the earlier game today.See below for the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups were as follows:Cook Islands: 1. Marjorie TORU, 2. Jennifer AKAVI (c), 4. Tekura TUTAI, 5. Tekura KAUKURA, 6. Marissa IROA, 8. Elizabeth HARMON, 9. Dayna NAPA, 10. Regina MUSTONEN, 11. Danielle TREGO, 12. Natasha DEAN, 16. Upokotea MANULEANew Zealand…

But it is Tahiti who can hold their heads high after beating New Caledonia 5-3 on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Langrenay de Longjumeau Stadium.New Caledonia opened the score early in the Pacific derby when Francis Watrone netted in the sixth minute. Despite the New Caledonia domination, Tahiti slowly…

See below for play-by-play action.The starting line-ups were as follows:Papua New Guinea: 1. Linda BUNUGA, 2. Esther KURABI, 3. Miri LANTA, 4. Cathy SALAIAU, 5. Dee SESEVO, 7. Eddy THOMAS, 8. Linah HONEAKII, 9. Dasi WINAS, 11. Zeena LIMBAI, 13. Sammy PENINSA, 15. Des SINUIFiji: 1. Lido WAQAILITI (GK), 2. Asena REBA, 4. Kini VANUA…

See below for the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups were as follows:Solomon Islands: 1. Betty SADE (GK), 2. Calrose GWALI (c), 4. Bere MASAE, 5. Odana GALO, 7. Rayma ZOZE, 9. Betty MAENU’U, 12. Ella MISIBINI, 13. Alice OLOMANE, 16. Ileem PEGI, 17. Prudence FULA, 19. Annie BWAKOLOTonga: Lupe LIKILIKI (GK), 2. Sofia FILO, 3. Emelita…

The victory is the first they have ever recorded at senior women’s level and coach Jimmy Katoa is delighted with the result, which gives his side a good foundation to build from in their bid to progress to the semi-final stage.“It feels great,” he says.“It’s a really good result and I’m pleased for the girls….

But she still walked off the field feeling slightly disappointed.The Ottawa Fury star actually had her sights set on a double hat-trick and felt she should have achieved that aim.“I did set myself a target of six and obviously I didn’t reach that,” she says.“I missed a couple of sitters which I should’ve finished off….

See below for the play-by-play action.New Zealand: 1. Jenny BINDON (GK), 2. Ria PERCIVAL, 4. Katie HOYLE, 5. Abby ERCEG, 7. Ali RILEY, 8. Hayley MOORWOOD (c), 9. Amber HEARN, 14. Rosie WHITE, 15. Sarah GREGORIUS, 17. Hannah WILKINSON, 18. Kristy HILLVanuatu: 17. Haia TAIWIA (GK), 2. Leisale SOLOMON, 3. Sylvia VATAKO, 4. Sergine POIDA,…

Former Arsenal striker Amber Hearn led the way with a five-goal haul as the Football Ferns began their campaign with a highly-impressive 14-0 win over tournament underdogs Vanuatu. There wasn’t so much goal-scoring action to enjoy in the afternoon’s second game but there was no lack of drama and excitement as Cook Islands posted a…