Playing for country an honour

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,…

See below the play-by-play action.Match summary here Tahiti: 1. Vaiarii HALLIGAN [GK], 4. Vaianui DROLLET (c), 5. Joachim TENUANUA, 6. Rayan PETITGAS, 7. Keali WONG, 9. Ariinui TIATOA, 10. Michel MAIHI, 11. Heirauarii SALEM, 15. Marc SIEJIDR, 20. Romain COURTADE, 21. Hauragi HURISubstitutes: 2. Heimana TAVERE, 3. Brandon AUTAI, 8. Roonui TEHAU, 12. Kitin MARO,…

See below the play-by-play action.Match summary here Tonga: 1. Mahe MALAFU [GK], 4. Sione TUIFANGALOKA, 5. Kilifitoni VEA, 6. Sateki MATAKAIONGO, 7. Soakai VEA (c), 8. Aisea MULI, 9. Anthony LIKILIKI, 11. Fisi’ihoi PALU, 12. Sefana PAONGO, 13. Kapeliele MALAFU, 19. Lachman ATOA,Substitutes: 2. Teufolau TOKAI, 3. Ofaloto KITE, 10. Mataitini FEFE, 14. Esafe TOKAI,…

Tahiti and Solomon Islands went into what was the third match of the Championship for both teams, sitting behind Vanuatu who held the top spot. This was the first real test for Tahiti against one of the high profile teams in Oceania while Solomon Islands were looking to make amends after their defeat at the…

Meanwhile, Fiji finally put themselves on the right side of a victory with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Cook Islands while Papua New Guinea had to rely on some second half heroics to earn their 5-0 victory over Samoa in the final Match Day 7 encounter.New Zealand were given an early fright by their Caledonian…

New Zealand will open proceedings against Cook Islands before Fiji will play group hosts Samoa. The evening’s final match between New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea will decide who will take the second Group A berth in the semi-finals, to be held in American Samoa.With New Zealand already having qualified for the semi-finals with a…

See below the play-by-play action.Match summary here Tahit:i 1. Vaiarii HALLIGAN [GK], 3. Brandon AUTAI, 4. Vaianui DROLLET (c), 5. Joachim TENUANUA, 6. Rayan PETITGAS, 7. Keali WONG, 9. Ariinui TIATOA, 10. Michel MAIHI, 11. Heirauarii SALEM, 15. Marc SIEJIDR, 17. Kaena ONUUSubstitutes: 2. Heimana TAVERE, 8. Roonui TEHAU, 12. Kitin MARO, 13. Etienne TETARIA,…

See below the play-by-play action.Match summary here Tahit:i 1. Vaiarii HALLIGAN [GK], 3. Brandon AUTAI, 4. Vaianui DROLLET (c), 5. Joachim TENUANUA, 6. Rayan PETITGAS, 7. Keali WONG, 9. Ariinui TIATOA, 10. Michel MAIHI, 11. Heirauarii SALEM, 15. Marc SIEJIDR, 17. Kaena ONUUSubstitutes: 2. Heimana TAVERE, 8. Roonui TEHAU, 12. Kitin MARO, 13. Etienne TETARIA,…

The U-17 captain may have left Samoa as a three-year-old, but he hasn’t forgotten his roots.“This is my country. I’m full-blooded Samoan so whatever I do out there, I tell them I’m Samoan,” the proud youngster states.Mariner has played a starring role for Samoa at the OFC U-17 Championship and was integral in their historic…