Fiji emerge as surprise women’s semi-finalists

It was Cook Islands who enjoyed pole position going into day eight but a 1-0 loss to Group B opponents Fiji meant they were edged out on goal difference by Tonga, who had earlier drawn 0-0 with Guam. Meanwhile defending champions Papua New Guinea beat Solomon Islands 1-0 to claim nine points, one short of…

See below for all the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups were as follows:American Samoa: 1. Nicky SALAPU (GK), 2. Terrence SINAPATI, 5. Tala LUVU, 6. Natia NATIA, 7. D’Angelo HERRERA, 9. Junior AMISONE (c), 10. Charlie UHRLE, 11. Shalom LUANI, 14. Pesamino VICTOR, 17. Lemusa ALATASI, 23. Chin Fu TAASECoach: Avele LALOGAFUAFUAVanuatu: 16. Chikau MANSALE (GK),…

See below for the play-by-play action.Starting line-ups:Guam: 18. Jena CRUZ (GK), 2. Simone WILLTER, 3. Ashley BESAGAR, 4. Tatyana UNGACTA, 5. Tanya BLAS-CRUZ, 6. Rachel JORDAN, 7. Jannel BANKS, 8. Kristin THOMPSON, 9. Arisa RECELLA, 10. Aika YOUNG (c), 11. Alexy BARBE, 17. Andrea ODELLCoach: Cheri STEWARTTonga: 1. Siaila LA’AKULU (GK), 3. Buccilea ONGOLEA, 4….

See below for the play-by-play action.Starting line-ups:Solomon Islands: 20. Geli ANNIE (GK), 2. Rose GWALI (c), 3. Margeret BELO, 4. Brenda MASAE, 5. Audrey GALO, 6. Mesalyn SAEPIO, 7. Alice OLOMANE, 9. Betty MAENU’U, 10. Prudence FULA, 11. Laydah SAMANI, 19. Crystal BWAKOLOPapua New Guinea: 23. Linda BUNAGA (GK), 3. Lina HONEAKII, 4. Agai MAX,…

See below for the play-by-play action.Starting line-ups:Fiji: 1. Matelita VUAKOSO (GK), 2. Raijieli LEWASOQEVULA, 4. Laijipa DAINI, 5. Joyce NACEVA, 6. Stella NAIVALULEVU, 7. Bela RATUBALAVU, 10. Viniana RIWAI (c), 12. Priya SINGH, 13. Lota FRANCIS, 15. Kini RAVAI, 17. Renee BIAUTUBU.Coach: Usenio LOGAIVOUCook Islands: 1. Marjorie TORU (GK), 2. Jennifer AKAVI, 4. Tekura TUTAI,…

See below for all the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups were as follows:Guam: 1. Brett MALUWELMENG (GK), 3. Matthew CRUZ, 5. Edward CALVO, 6. Shawn SPINDEL, 7. Ian MARIANO, 8. Dominic GADIA (c), 9. Elias MERFALEN, 10. Jason CUNLIFFE, 11. Christian SCHWEIZER, 12. Dylan NAPUTI, 17. Mark CHARGUALAFCoach: Kazuo UCHIDATuvalu: 16. Jelly SELAU (GK), 4. Etimoni…

See below for the play-by-play action.American Samoa:1. Sancia SOPOAGA (GK), 2. Meleane IOAPO, 3. Fuataina SIATU’U, 5. Fiso LETOI, 6. Lynn TUALAULEILEI, 7. Tuiemanu RIPLEY, 9. Moaga SIAULAIGA, 10. Lela WAETIN (c), 15. Nikki TOLMIE, 18. Trixie MAVAEGA, 20. Alma MANAOCoach: Uinifareti ALIVATahiti Nui: 1. Poroni TURANA (GK), 3. Maruina TOM SING VEIN, 4. Vaimiti…

See below the play-by-play action. Kiribati:1. Tarariki TAROTU (GK), 2. Tiaon Miika, 3. Kaake Kamta, 4. Kaben IOTEBA, 5. Enri TENUKAI, 6. Nabaruru BATIRI, 7. Atanuea ERITARA, 8. Antin NANOTAAKE, 13. Erene BWAKINETI, 15. Martin Miriata, 17. Biitamatang KEAKEA (c)Coach: Pine IOSEFATahiti:20. Mikael ROCHE (GK) (c), 2. Stephane FAATIARAU, 3. Vetea Tepa, 4. Tauraa MARMOUYET,…

See below the play-by-play action. Papua New Guinea:1. Lesly KALAI (GK), 3. Valentine NELSON, 5. Kelly JAMPU, 7. Gari MOKA, 11. Nathaniel LEPANI, 12. David MUTA (c), 13. Andrew LEPANI, 14. Niel HANS, 16. Jeremy YASASA, 17. Mauri WASI, 18. Eric KOMENGCoach: Frank FARINAFiji:1. Simione TAMANISAU (GK) (c), 2. Avinesh SWAMY, 4. Seveci ROKOTAKALA, 5….

See below for the play-by-play action. Starting line-ups:New Caledonia:20. Dimitri PETEMOU (GK), 2. Joel WAKANUMUNE, 4. Joris GORENDIAWE, 7. Patrick QAEZE, 9. Iamel KABEU, 11. Bertrand KAI, 12. Michel HMAE, 13. Andre SINEDO (c), 14. Judikael IXOEE, 15. Jacques HAEKO, 22. Olivier DOKUNENGOCoach: Christophe CoursimaultAmerican Samoa:1. Nicky SALAPU (GK), 2. Terrence SINAPATI, 5. Tala LUVU,…