Changes to day three matches

The matches will now be scheduled as followed:American Samoa vs. Solomon Islands POSTPONED UNTIL 21 MARCH, TIME & VENUE TBCTonga vs. New Zealand 2:00pm TODAY, VENUE TBCFiji vs. Vanuatu 4:00pm TODAY, VENUE TBC A venue announcement for today’s first match between Tonga and New Zealand will be made at 12:00pm with the options of Owen…

American Samoa vs. Solomon Islands Match Summary: Download HereSee below for the play-by-play action.Starting line-ups:American Samoa: 1. Satila TUPUA (GK), 2. JR AMISONE (c), 3. Rafe LUVU, 4. Daru TAUMUA, 6. Suani UELESE, 7. Shalom LUANI, 8. Kidd BARTLEY, 9. Casper KURESA, 10. Ailoa TUALAULEILEI, 16. Roy LUANI, 20. Tafoa IAOPOCoach: Rupeni LUVU (FIJ)Solomon Islands:…

The decision comes after the postponement of today’s final round of group matches, due to extreme weather conditions, and following further consultation between all major stakeholders. With player welfare the top priority, officials concluded that a turnaround of 24 hours between matches should be avoided. Below is the revised match schedule for the remainder of…

After all, Kaltack is the man who finished as his country’s top scorer at both the U-17 and U-20 OFC championships last year and even made a net-finding impact for the senior national team at the 2011 Pacific Games, held in New Caledonia during August and September.His form over the last 18 months is such…

With Owen Delany Park under Civil Defence lockdown, Crown Park was mooted as a replacement to allow the two games affecting semi-final placings to be held but, with no let-up in the winds, OFC officials made the decision to postpone all match day three games to Wednesday.It throws another spanner in the works for Emblen…

Tonga vs. New Zealand Match Summary: Download HereSee below for the play-by-play action.Starting line-ups:Tonga:1. Soane FAUPULA (GK), 2. Fineasi PALEI, 4. Christian LIKIO, 5. Oliveti VAI, 6. Malakai SAVIETI, 7. Siosifa MOIMOI, 8. Timote MAAMALOA, 11. Kinitoni FALATAU, 12. Siosaia LATPAUU, 13. Samisoni MAFI (c), 21. Vaha MAAMALOACoach: Timote MOLENI (TGA)New Zealand: 20. Michael O’KEEFE…

The Cook Islands will compete in the event for the first time in Auckland from April 9 to 14 and will do battle with hosts New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia for a place at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Valamaka is joined on the management staff by assistant Michelle Paiti, manager…

OFC confirmed the decision after a meeting involving all major stakeholders including FIFA, OFC, NZ Football, the Taupo District Council and stadium staff. Officials assessed the two potential venues of Owen Delany Park and Crown Park and concluded that the safety of players, match officials and the general public may be compromised if matches took…

Fiji will now meet Papua New Guinea in the semi-finals while Vanuatu will face hosts New Zealand with both matches taking place on Friday.Fiji vs. Vanuatu Match Summary: Download HereSee below for the play-by-play action. Starting line-ups:Fiji: 1. Akuila MATEISUVA, 2. Remueru TEKIATE, 3. Peniame DROVA, 4. Esava NAQELECA (c), 5. Archie WATKINS, 9. Kavaia…

American Samoa will meet Solomon Islands at 12:00pm before Tonga and New Zealand square off at 2:30pm to decide who will advance from Group B along with Papua New Guinea. The action at Owen Delany Park concludes with the Group A top-of-the-table clash at 5:00pm between Fiji and Vanuatu, who have both secured their place…