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Semi-final race wide open

17 February 2017
Semi-final race wide open

Back-to-back draws in second round action at Stade Mahina has left the race for two semi-final spots in Group A wide open. Opening the night of excitement at 4pm (local time) will be current leaders New Caledonia against bottom-of-the-table Vanuatu, but with the race so close, points are crucial for either side if they want a…

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16 February 2017
Group B clashes thrill at Stade Pater

Semi-final spots remain open to three teams in Group B after New Zealand scraped through with a narrow 2-1 win over Solomon Islands before Samoa had their hopes crushed by a 3-0 loss to Fiji at Stade Pater tonight. The opening match had the crowd on the edge of their seats as New Zealand and…

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16 February 2017
FIJ 3-0 SAM

Fiji have beaten Samoa 3-0 in their second OFC U-17 Championship encounter at Stade Pater. Fiji: 1. Mohammed ALAM (GK), 4. Simione NABENU, 6. Mohammed NAIZAL, 7. Semi MATALAU (C), 8. Shaneel NARAYAN, 10. Navau TIKORUKU, 14. Shivam NAIDU, 15. Iliesa RAKUKA, 16. Ratu DAU, 17. Jone SUKULU, 19. Mohammed JAMIL. Substitutes: 2. Kishan SAMI, 3. Paula…

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16 February 2017
NZL 2-1 SOL

After a neck-and-neck match at Stade Pater in Papeete, New Zealand have defeated Solomon Islands 2-1 on the second day of action in Group B at the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship.   New Zealand: 12. Zac JONES (GK), 2. Jordan SPAIN, 3. Josh ROGERSON, 4. Liberato CACACE, 5. Jake WILLIAMS, 6. Leon VAN DEN HOVEN, 9. Max MATA…

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15 February 2017
Four-way share of the points

All four Group A teams had to make do with a share of the points this evening after Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu drew 3-3, before a late strike saw New Caledonia snatch a 1-1 draw with hosts Tahiti at the OFC U-17 Championship. Once again Stade Mahina was alight with the backing the home…

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15 February 2017
TAH 1-1 NCL

In the second draw of the day, hosts Tahiti and New Caledonia have battled to a 1-1 result on the second day of action in Group A at the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship.   Tahiti: 16. Moana PITO (GK)(C), 2. Ariimana TAAROAMEA, 3. Taumihau TEHAAMOANA, 5. Giovanni BOOENE, 6. Kavai’ei MORGANT, 8. Eddy KASPARD, 9. Tutehau TUFARIUA,…

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15 February 2017
PNG 3-3 VAN

Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu have played out an exciting 3-3 draw in their second match at the OFC U-17 Championship at Stade Mahina this evening.   Papua New Guinea: 20. Graham BERIGAMI (GK), 3. Kimson KAPAI, 4. Sylvester LUKE, 5. Freeman GIWI, 7. Emmanuel SIMONGI, 8. Aben PUKUE, 9. Barthy KEROBIN, 11. Yagi YASASA, 12. Ricky WADUNAH (C), 16….

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15 February 2017
Dabingyaba excels in new environment

Papua New Guinea international Nigel Dabingyaba has helped turn the fortunes of his new club Penang around scoring the lone goal in their 1-0 victory over MPKB-BRI FC in the second round of the Malyasian FA Cup. The victory ends a four-match losing streak for the club and comes in just his second appearance –…

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15 February 2017
Doing the family name proud

The face that corresponds with the name Gope-Fenepej in the New Caledonia U-17 squad might be a new one but the style of football and ability to hit the target when required are recognisable traits. Paul Gope-Fenepej’s debut for New Caledonia against Papua New Guinea in the opening match of the OFC U-17 Championship in…

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15 February 2017
Goals crucial for tied teams in day 2

Scoring goals without conceding is going to be integral for Solomon Islands and Fiji as they take on New Zealand and Samoa respectively in tomorrow’s OFC U-17 Championship Group B action at Stade Pater. Having played out a 1-1 draw in their opening matches the two sides now have to take goal difference into consideration…

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