Tahiti and Vanuatu take top spots

Going into the Group B clash, Tahiti and Vanuatu shared the top spot with only four goals difference in the Tahitians favour. Both coaches, Etienne Mermer of Vanuatu and Tahiti’s Ludovic Graugnard, went into the game with high expectations to finish in pole position of their Group and the teams started the game in accordance…

The Group B matches between co-hosts American Samoa and Solomon Islands, and the top of the table clash featuring Tahiti and Vanuatu, were originally scheduled to be played at Pago Pago Soccer Stadium, but both have now been shifted to Kanana Fou Theological Seminary. OFC Head of Competitions, Michael Song, explained the process behind the…

Earlier in the day New Zealand secured the top spot after defeating Cook Islands 6-0 while Fiji beat group hosts Samoa 4-1 to slot in behind Papua New Guinea in the group standings on goal difference.After narrowly missing out on qualifying with a match in hand following their 5-4 defeat at the hands of New…

To view the official Match Summary: click here OFCU17 NZLvCOKNew Zealand: 12. Reuben CLARK [GK], 3. Luke JOHNSON, 4. William JONES, 5. Sione FA’APOI, 6. Liam WILLIAMS, 7. Oliver CECI (C), 9. Jack ANDERSON, 11. Louie MILLS, 16. Jamie WOODLOCK, 17. Ben KIORE, 19. Sam WILSON, 20. Ben MATASubstitutes: 1. Michael WOUD [GK], 2. Jack-Henry…

See below the play-by play action.Match summary here Solomon Islands: 20. Selwyn NUNUKWAI [GK], 2. Javin PITAWAO, 3. Casper TAUTIKA, 6. Philip MAETA, 8. Junior HOU (c), 9. Larry ZAMA, 10. Benjimin TOATA, 11. John OGE, 13. Lance SURA’AU, 14. Malcom KABINI, 15. Raynick LAETE Substitutes: 1. Oxson BUKA [GK], 7. Sammy WILSON, 12. Richard…

To view the official Match Summary: click here OFCU17 PNGvNCLPapua New Guinea: 20. Jerry SERIBA [GK], 2. Nickson PURARI, 3. Robin LIVAI, 4. Kenneth PILAILO, 7. Oswald BADE, 8. Gregory TOGUBAI, 9. Roy CLEAVE, 10. Brendon KAMBUAL, 12. Clive SAMLAL, 15. Stahl GUBAG, 17. Larsen PASUMSubstitutes: 1. Kusuga KOMOLONG [GK], 6. Bruno KELENA, 11. Gary…

To view the official Match Summary: click here OFCU17 FIJvSAMFiji: 20. Waisake RAVUIWASA [GK], 2. Manumanubai ARAMI, 3. Shalit REDDY, 4. Mkeimi RALULU, 6. Adeel ALI, 7. Fazeem KHAN, 8. Shamron PRASAD, 10. Kartik KUMAR, 11. Simeli BATIRATU, 14. Afraz ALI, 18. Savneel DEO (C)Substitutes: 1. Biuvanua JOELA [GK], 5. Shoel KHAN, 9. Patrick JOSEPH,…

The winner of Group B will earn themselves a so-called easier semi-final showdown with the runner-up in Group A, at this stage, New Caledonia. The other match in the section sees the already eliminated pair of Solomon Islands and American Samoa playing for pride in the earlier kick-off at 1pm local time. Group leaders Tahiti…

With one Group A match remaining in Apia on Wednesday, coach Jose Figueira and his squad met with New Zealand High Commissioner to Samoa, Jackie Frizelle.Frizelle, appointed to the role in 2013, was delighted to host the team and players’ families before their match against the Cook Islands.“It was great the New Zealand side could…

New Zealand remain unbeaten here in Samoa and with a game in hand, have already confirmed their place in the semi-finals.While the job is being done on the field, it’s also been a great experience off the pitch for McGarry.“It’s awesome over here, especially in Samoa. It’s a different kind of culture but it’s awesome,…