Monday, January 28, 2019

OFC Champions League Qualifying: Lotoha'apai United, Tupapa Maraerenga Open Things Up With Wins

Qualifying-group action in the OFC Champions League commenced on Sunday with all such games being contested at CIFA Academy Field in Matavera, Cook Islands.

In the opener, Tuia Falepapalangi produced a hat trick (53', 66', 69') as Tonga's Lotoha'apai United ran roughshod over American Samoa's Pago Youth 5-1.

In the nightcap, Grover Harmon scored the game winner in the 18th minute as Tupapa Maraerenga, from the host nation, dominated Samoa's Kiwi FC 4-1.

Qualifying Group Standings:

1. Lotoha'apai United (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Kiwi FC (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. Pago Youth (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)

The top two teams would advance to the Group State proper.

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