Wednesday, January 24, 2018

OFC Champions League Qualifying: Tupapa Maraerenga (Who Advance To Group Stage), Lupe o le Soaga Grab Easy Wins

Two games were contested on Wednesday as action in the qualifying group in the OFC Champions League continued, with both matches taking place at Pago Park Soccer Stadium in Pago Pago, American Samoa.

In the opener, Sean Latimer (12', 22, 81') and Maro Bonsu-Maro (45'+3, 55', 90') each produced a hat trick while Hone Fowler added a double (45'+2, 90') as Tupapa Maraerenga destroyed nine-man Veitongo 9-2 to lock up a berth in the group stage.

In the nightcap, Suivai Ataga scored five goals (15', 34', 40', 48', 85')----count 'em-----five goals while Faafua Ataga added a a pair (69', 90'+4) as Lupe o le Soaga moved into second place in the qualifying group following their 13-1 nuking of Pago Youth.

Qualifying Round Standings:

1. x-Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 2; GD: +8; PTS: 6)
2.    Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 2; GD: +11; PTS: 3)
3.    Veitongo (GP: 2; GD: -7; PTS: 1)
4.    Pago Youth (GP: 2; GD: -12; PTS: 1)

x-Clinched berth in group stage

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