Monday, April 14, 2014

OFC Champions League: Amicale Defeat Auckland City To Clinch Semifinal Berth

Action in Group B of the OFC Champions League concluded on Monday with two games played at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji.

In the opener, five goal scorers each tallied once as AS Dragon demolished Nadi FC 5-0.

In the second match, Dominique Fred's first-half stoppage-time score (45'+1) carried Amicale FC to a 1-0 win over defending champions Auckland City, enabling the club from Vanuatu to lock up top spot in Group B and a berth in the semifinal round.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Amicale FC (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2. Auckland City (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. AS Dragon (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. Nadi FC (GP: 3; GD: -14; PTS: 0)

By winning Group B, Amicale FC advanced to the semifinal round.  Depending on what happens Tuesday in Group A, Auckland City remained alive for the tournament's wild-card berth.  AS Dragon and Nadi FC have been eliminated.

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