Solomon Islands 4 – 0 Tonga

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…

See below for the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups are as follows:Cook Islands: 1. Mati TORU (GK), 2. Jenny AKAVI, 3. Linade UNUKA, 4. Tekura TUTAI, 5. Tex KAUKURA, 6. Marissa IROA, 7. Mama HENRY (c), 9. Dayna NAPA, 10. Gina MUSTONEN, 12. Tasha DEAN, 13.Leiana Temata, 14. Tepaeru Toka, 15. Louisa Manico, 16. Poko MANULEATahiti:…

Many of Katoa’s players are based in the outer islands of the country or in New Zealand so he hardly ever sees them all on the pitch at the same time.“It’s quite hard for us to get the girls together,” he says. “The ones from the islands joined us last week and then we met…

The Group B action gets underway a day later on Thursday 30 September when Papua New Guinea meet Fiji at 1pm and Solomon Islands face Tonga shortly afterwards at 3.30pm.Here’s a look at how the Group B teams are shaping up before their first games:Papua New Guinea vs FijiThis will be an intriguing match-up between…

The side will meet defending champions New Zealand on the oval ground at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium in a game that appears, on paper at least, to be a mismatch of the highest degree.The Football Ferns are heavily favoured to retain their title and have a group of world-class performers in their ranks. In contrast,…

While New Zealand start as favourites to win the eight-nation qualifiers and reach the Women’s World Cup finals next June, the Ferns have left no stone unturned in their build-up including bringing all four overseas professionals back to Auckland for the 10-day event.Captain and new Chelsea signing Hayley Moorwood was already with the team when…