The semifinal round of the OFC Champions League took place on Wednesday with both games contested at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Micah Lea'alafa (6', 22') and Clayton Lewis (24', 44') each scored twice during a four-goal first half as defending champs Auckland City doubled up Tahiti's AS Tefana 4-2.
In the nightcap, Tom Jackson scored twice (PK-74', 76') in the second half as Team Wellington blanked New Caledonia's AS Magenta 2-0.
Auckland City will seek a sixth consecutive Oceanic club championship when they face Team Wellington in Saturday's all-New Zealand Champions League final at Auckland's QBE Stadium with the winner advancing to December's FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in Japan.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Sunday, April 17, 2016
OFC Champions League: Auckland City Top Amicale, Advance To Semis
Two games, both in Group A, were contested on Sunday at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand as group-stage action in the OFC Champions League concluded.
In the opener, Jerry Donga scored twice (59', 87') as Solomon Warriors defeated Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 5-4 in an entertaining tournament swan song for both clubs.
In the nightcap, Darren White (71'), Ryan De Vries (90'), and Joao Moreira (90'+4) each scored a goal as Auckland City came from behind to defeat Amicale FC 3-1 to lay claim to the Group A title and a berth in the semifinal round.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Solomon Warriors (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
4. Lae City Dwellers (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Auckland City won Group A and advanced to the semifinal round.
Semifinal match-ups:
Both contests are scheduled to be played at Auckland's QBE Stadium this coming Wednesday.
Auckland City (New Zealand) vs. AS Tefana (Tahiti; qualified as the second-placed club with the best record)
Team Wellington (New Zealand) vs. AS Magenta (New Caledonia)
The semifinal winners will meet this coming Saturday at QBE Stadium in the one-match final with the winner advancing to the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place this coming December in Japan.
In the opener, Jerry Donga scored twice (59', 87') as Solomon Warriors defeated Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 5-4 in an entertaining tournament swan song for both clubs.
In the nightcap, Darren White (71'), Ryan De Vries (90'), and Joao Moreira (90'+4) each scored a goal as Auckland City came from behind to defeat Amicale FC 3-1 to lay claim to the Group A title and a berth in the semifinal round.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Solomon Warriors (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
4. Lae City Dwellers (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Auckland City won Group A and advanced to the semifinal round.
Semifinal match-ups:
Both contests are scheduled to be played at Auckland's QBE Stadium this coming Wednesday.
Auckland City (New Zealand) vs. AS Tefana (Tahiti; qualified as the second-placed club with the best record)
Team Wellington (New Zealand) vs. AS Magenta (New Caledonia)
The semifinal winners will meet this coming Saturday at QBE Stadium in the one-match final with the winner advancing to the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place this coming December in Japan.
Saturday, April 16, 2016
OFC Champions League: Team Wellington Blast Hekari United, Advance To Semfinals
Action in Group B of the OFC Champions League concluded on Saturday with two games, both contested at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Setareki Hughes scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 19th minute as Suva FC closed out their tournament stay with a 3-1 victory over AS Lossi.
In the nightcap, Bill Robertson scored twice (21', 37') as Team Wellington demolished Hekari United 4-0 and won Group B and a berth in the semifinal round.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. PRK Hekari United (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Suva FC (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. AS Lossi (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Team Wellington won Group B and advanced to the knockout stage.
In the opener, Setareki Hughes scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 19th minute as Suva FC closed out their tournament stay with a 3-1 victory over AS Lossi.
In the nightcap, Bill Robertson scored twice (21', 37') as Team Wellington demolished Hekari United 4-0 and won Group B and a berth in the semifinal round.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. PRK Hekari United (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Suva FC (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. AS Lossi (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Team Wellington won Group B and advanced to the knockout stage.
Friday, April 15, 2016
OFC Champions League: Magenta Win Group C, Advance To Semifinals; Tefana Still Alive For Wild-Card Berth
The third and final cycle of OFC Champions League group-stage games commenced on Friday with two Group C contests taking place at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Alvin Tehau scored twice (31', 45') as AS Tefana destroyed Vailima Kiwi 7-0 to keep their chances of advancing as the second-placed club with the best record alive.
In the nightcap, Pierrot Jelewed (21'), Bill Nicholls (39'), and Jeremy Dokunego (58') each scored a goal as AS Magenta locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round with a 3-0 domination of Nadi FC.
Final Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 6)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
AS Magenta, by finishing atop Group C, advanced to the semifinal round while AS Tefana remained alive for the wild-card berth, awarded to the second-placed club with the best record.
In the opener, Alvin Tehau scored twice (31', 45') as AS Tefana destroyed Vailima Kiwi 7-0 to keep their chances of advancing as the second-placed club with the best record alive.
In the nightcap, Pierrot Jelewed (21'), Bill Nicholls (39'), and Jeremy Dokunego (58') each scored a goal as AS Magenta locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round with a 3-0 domination of Nadi FC.
Final Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 3; GD: +10; PTS: 6)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)
AS Magenta, by finishing atop Group C, advanced to the semifinal round while AS Tefana remained alive for the wild-card berth, awarded to the second-placed club with the best record.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
OFC Champions League: Auckland City Grab Wednesday Win
Two games were played in Group A of the OFC Champions League----both contested at Auckland, New Zealands QBE Stadium----on Wednesday.
In the opener, Giorgio Bertacchi delivered the equalizer in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to carry Amicale FC of Vanuatu to a 1-1 draw with the Solomon Warriors. Dennis Ifunaoa scored in the 52nd minute for the now-eliminated club from the Solomon Islands.
In the nightcap, Joao Moreira scored the winning goal in the 89th minute as Auckland City defeated (and eliminated) Lae City Dwellers 2-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS; 6)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. z-Solomon Warriors (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
4. z-Lae City Dwellers (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
In the opener, Giorgio Bertacchi delivered the equalizer in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to carry Amicale FC of Vanuatu to a 1-1 draw with the Solomon Warriors. Dennis Ifunaoa scored in the 52nd minute for the now-eliminated club from the Solomon Islands.
In the nightcap, Joao Moreira scored the winning goal in the 89th minute as Auckland City defeated (and eliminated) Lae City Dwellers 2-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS; 6)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. z-Solomon Warriors (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
4. z-Lae City Dwellers (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
OFC Champions League: Tuesday Wins For Team Wellington And Hekari United Sets Stage For Saturday Showdown For Group B Title; Suva, Lossi Eliminated
Two games were played in Group B as OFC Champions League group-stage play continued.
Both contests took place at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Gagame Feni (16'), Tommy Semmy (31'), and Joses Nawo (79') each scored once as Hekari United blanked Suva 3-0 and ousted the Fijian club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Mario Barcia scored the winning goal in the 64th minute as Team Wellington ousted AS Lossi from contention by blanking the New Caledonian club 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Hekari United (GP: 2; GD: +7; PTS: 6)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-AS Lossi (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
4. z-Suva FC (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Both contests took place at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Gagame Feni (16'), Tommy Semmy (31'), and Joses Nawo (79') each scored once as Hekari United blanked Suva 3-0 and ousted the Fijian club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Mario Barcia scored the winning goal in the 64th minute as Team Wellington ousted AS Lossi from contention by blanking the New Caledonian club 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Hekari United (GP: 2; GD: +7; PTS: 6)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. z-AS Lossi (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
4. z-Suva FC (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Monday, April 11, 2016
OFC Champions League: Monday Wins For Magenta and Nadi
The second cycle of group-stage games in the OFC Champions League commenced on Monday with two matches from Group C, both played at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Georges Bearune delivered a hat trick (26', PK-28', PK-86') as AS Magenta doubled up AS Tefana 4-2.
In the nightcap, Anish Khem produced a quadruple (8', 87', 90'+6, 90'+8) as Nadi FC came back from a 3-1 deficit to upend Vailima Kiwi 4-3.
Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Georges Bearune delivered a hat trick (26', PK-28', PK-86') as AS Magenta doubled up AS Tefana 4-2.
In the nightcap, Anish Khem produced a quadruple (8', 87', 90'+6, 90'+8) as Nadi FC came back from a 3-1 deficit to upend Vailima Kiwi 4-3.
Group C Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Nadi FC (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
Sunday, April 10, 2016
OFC Champions League: Auckland City, Amicale Rack Up Sunday Wins
Two games were played at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand as action in Group A of the OFC Champions League commenced.
In the opener, Joao Moreira delivered a natural second-half hat trick (74', 85', 90'+2) as five-time defending tournament champions Auckland City from the host country demolished the Solomon Warriors from the Solomon Islands 4-0.
In the nightcap, Adam Dickinson scored twice (28', 37') as Amicale from Vanuatu dominated Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 3-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Lae City Dwellers FC (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. Solomon Warriors FC (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Joao Moreira delivered a natural second-half hat trick (74', 85', 90'+2) as five-time defending tournament champions Auckland City from the host country demolished the Solomon Warriors from the Solomon Islands 4-0.
In the nightcap, Adam Dickinson scored twice (28', 37') as Amicale from Vanuatu dominated Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 3-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Auckland City FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Amicale FC (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Lae City Dwellers FC (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4. Solomon Warriors FC (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Saturday, April 09, 2016
OFC Champions League: Saturday Victories For Team Wellington, Hekari United
Action from Group B of the OFC Champions League commenced on Saturday with two games, both contested at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Ben Harris scored both goals in host nation's Team Wellington's victory over Fuji's Suva FC in the 74th and 81st minutes.
In the nightcap, five different goals scorers tallied once apiece in Hekari United's 5-1 demolition of New Caledonia's AS Lossi. Tommy Semmy scored what proved to be the game winner for the club from Papua New Guinea in the ninth minute.
Group B Standings:
1. PRK Hekari United (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Suva FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. AS Lossi (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Ben Harris scored both goals in host nation's Team Wellington's victory over Fuji's Suva FC in the 74th and 81st minutes.
In the nightcap, five different goals scorers tallied once apiece in Hekari United's 5-1 demolition of New Caledonia's AS Lossi. Tommy Semmy scored what proved to be the game winner for the club from Papua New Guinea in the ninth minute.
Group B Standings:
1. PRK Hekari United (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Team Wellington (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Suva FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. AS Lossi (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Friday, April 08, 2016
OFC Champions League: Friday Wins For Tefana, Magenta
Group-stage play in the OFC Champions League commenced on Friday with two games played in Group C, with all games from the group stage onwards in the tournament contested at QBE Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Tauhiti Keck scored twice (48', 57') as AS Tefana of Tahiti dismantling Fiji's Nadi FC 6-1.
In the nightcap, Marek Aucher (24') and Bill Nicholls (70') delivered the goals as AS Magenta of New Caledonia blanked Samoa's Vailima Kiwi FC 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. AS Tefana (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. AS Magenta (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Nadi FC (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
In the opener, Tauhiti Keck scored twice (48', 57') as AS Tefana of Tahiti dismantling Fiji's Nadi FC 6-1.
In the nightcap, Marek Aucher (24') and Bill Nicholls (70') delivered the goals as AS Magenta of New Caledonia blanked Samoa's Vailima Kiwi FC 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. AS Tefana (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. AS Magenta (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Nadi FC (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Sunday, January 31, 2016
OFC Champions League: Vailima Kiwi Advance To Group Stage
Two games were contested at CIFA Academy Field in Matavera, Cook Islands on Saturday as the preliminary round for an available OFC Champions League group-stage berth concluded.
In the opener, Campbell Best (44', 57', 59') and Josh Karika (74', 88', 90'+5) each produced a hat trick as Tupapa Maraerenga destroyed Utulei Youth 9-1 to keep their flickering hopes of advancing to the group stage alive-----for the time being.
In the nightcap, Jamie Mason (25' , 68', 90'+4) and Sam Blackburn (31', 64', 90') each delivered a hat trick as Vailima Kiwi clinched the preliminary group and advanced to the group stage with a 7-1 annihilation of Veitongo FC.
Final Preliminary Group Standings:
1. Vailima Kiwi (GP: 3; GD: +11; PTS: 9)
2. Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 3; GD: +14; PTS: 6)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 3; GD: -11; PTS: 3)
4. Veitongo FC (GP: 3; GD: -14; PTS: 0)
Vailima Kiwi, by winning the Preliminary Group, advanced to the OFC Champions League's group stage and will compete in Group C alongside Nadi FC of Fiji, AS Magenta from New Caledonia, and French Polynesia's-----actually Tahiti's----AS Tefana.
In the opener, Campbell Best (44', 57', 59') and Josh Karika (74', 88', 90'+5) each produced a hat trick as Tupapa Maraerenga destroyed Utulei Youth 9-1 to keep their flickering hopes of advancing to the group stage alive-----for the time being.
In the nightcap, Jamie Mason (25' , 68', 90'+4) and Sam Blackburn (31', 64', 90') each delivered a hat trick as Vailima Kiwi clinched the preliminary group and advanced to the group stage with a 7-1 annihilation of Veitongo FC.
Final Preliminary Group Standings:
1. Vailima Kiwi (GP: 3; GD: +11; PTS: 9)
2. Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 3; GD: +14; PTS: 6)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 3; GD: -11; PTS: 3)
4. Veitongo FC (GP: 3; GD: -14; PTS: 0)
Vailima Kiwi, by winning the Preliminary Group, advanced to the OFC Champions League's group stage and will compete in Group C alongside Nadi FC of Fiji, AS Magenta from New Caledonia, and French Polynesia's-----actually Tahiti's----AS Tefana.
Friday, January 29, 2016
OFC Champions League Qualifying: Kiwi On Cusp Of Advancing To Group Stage
The preliminary round for OFC Champions League group-stage qualifying continued on Thursday with two games, both played at CIFA Academy Field in Matavera, Cook Islands.
In the opener, Kaleopa Siligi scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Utulei Youth kept their slim hopes of winning the Preliminary Group with a 3-2 win over Veitonga, eliminating the Tongan club from contention.
In the nightcap, Tomas Mosquera scored the winning goal in the 65th minute to carry Vailima Kiwi FC to a 2-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga. The club from Samoa can lock up a group-stage berth with a Saturday draw against eliminated Veitonga.
Preliminary Group Standings:
1. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 3)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
4. z-Veitonga FC (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated
In the opener, Kaleopa Siligi scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Utulei Youth kept their slim hopes of winning the Preliminary Group with a 3-2 win over Veitonga, eliminating the Tongan club from contention.
In the nightcap, Tomas Mosquera scored the winning goal in the 65th minute to carry Vailima Kiwi FC to a 2-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga. The club from Samoa can lock up a group-stage berth with a Saturday draw against eliminated Veitonga.
Preliminary Group Standings:
1. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Tupapa Maraerenga (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 3)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
4. z-Veitonga FC (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
OFC Champions League: Kiwi, Tupapa Maraerenga Take Prelim Round Openers
The preliminary round for the one available OFC Champions League group-stage berth commenced on Tuesday with two games, both contested at CIFA Academy Field in Matavera, Cook Islands.
In the opener, Tomas Masquera produced a hat trick (PK-34', 40', 90'+1) while Martin Packer added a double (75', 77') as Vailima Kiwi FC (Samoa) blew out Utulei Youth (American Samoa) 6-2.
In the nightcap, Jared Colligan delivered a hat trick (PK-7', PK-13', 42') while Harlem Simiona added a double (31', 70') as Tupapa Maraerenga (Cook Islands) destroyed Tonga's Veitongo FC 7-0.
Preliminary Group Standings:
1. Tupapa Maraeranga (GP: 1; GD: +7; PTS: 3)
2. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
4. Veitongo FC (GP: 1; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
The winner of this group will qualify for the OFC Champions League's group stage and will participate in Group C, alongside Nadi FC (Fiji), AS Magenta (New Caledonia), and AS Tefana (French Polynesia).
Here are the two other groups:
GROUP A:
Auckland City (New Zealand; defending champions)
Amicale FC (Vanuatu)
Solomon Warriors (Solomon Islands)
Lae City Dwellers FC (Papua New Guinea)
GROUP B:
Team Wellington (New Zealand)
PRK Hekari United (Papua New Guinea)
Suva FC (Fuji)
AS Lossi (New Caledonia)
Group-stage play commences on April 8.
In the opener, Tomas Masquera produced a hat trick (PK-34', 40', 90'+1) while Martin Packer added a double (75', 77') as Vailima Kiwi FC (Samoa) blew out Utulei Youth (American Samoa) 6-2.
In the nightcap, Jared Colligan delivered a hat trick (PK-7', PK-13', 42') while Harlem Simiona added a double (31', 70') as Tupapa Maraerenga (Cook Islands) destroyed Tonga's Veitongo FC 7-0.
Preliminary Group Standings:
1. Tupapa Maraeranga (GP: 1; GD: +7; PTS: 3)
2. Vailima Kiwi FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
4. Veitongo FC (GP: 1; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
The winner of this group will qualify for the OFC Champions League's group stage and will participate in Group C, alongside Nadi FC (Fiji), AS Magenta (New Caledonia), and AS Tefana (French Polynesia).
Here are the two other groups:
GROUP A:
Auckland City (New Zealand; defending champions)
Amicale FC (Vanuatu)
Solomon Warriors (Solomon Islands)
Lae City Dwellers FC (Papua New Guinea)
GROUP B:
Team Wellington (New Zealand)
PRK Hekari United (Papua New Guinea)
Suva FC (Fuji)
AS Lossi (New Caledonia)
Group-stage play commences on April 8.
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