The semifinal round of the OFC Champions League concluded on Sunday with two games.
At Auckland, New Zealand:
Emiliano Tade (33') and Joao Moreira (64') each scored once as Auckland City registered a second 2-0 victory over AS Tefana, this time at home, and ousted the Tahitian club 4-0 on aggregate.
At Wellington, New Zealand:
Joel Stevens scored twice (7', 73') as Team Wellington, after battling to a 2-2 road deadlock last weekend, annihilated AS Magenta 7-1 at home in game two and finished off the club from New Caledonia 9-3 on aggregate.
Auckland City will host Team Wellington in the opening match of the two-game final on April 29-30, with the return match to be played in New Zealand's capital city on May 6-7, with the winner to play in December's FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates.
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Sunday, April 16, 2017
Saturday, April 15, 2017
OFC Champions League: Auckland City Wins Semifinal Opener; Magenta and Team Wellington Battled To Series-Opening 2-2 Draw In New Caledonia
The semifinal round of the OFC Champions League opened last Saturday (April 8) with two games.
At Pirae, Tahiti:
Cameron Howieson (48') and Clayton Lewis (79') each scored once as Auckland City blanked AS Tefana 2-0 in the road in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Noumea, New Caledonia:
Kevin Nemia (6') and Nicolas Marin (PK-90'+2) each scored once as AS Magenta salvaged a series-opening 2-2 home draw with Team Wellington. Tom Jackson (61') and Andy Bevin (81') each scored once for the club from New Zealand.
At Pirae, Tahiti:
Cameron Howieson (48') and Clayton Lewis (79') each scored once as Auckland City blanked AS Tefana 2-0 in the road in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Noumea, New Caledonia:
Kevin Nemia (6') and Nicolas Marin (PK-90'+2) each scored once as AS Magenta salvaged a series-opening 2-2 home draw with Team Wellington. Tom Jackson (61') and Andy Bevin (81') each scored once for the club from New Zealand.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
OFC Champions League: Group Stage Concludes
Four games were played on Saturday as group-stage play in the OFC Champions League came to a close.
GROUP C:
Both games were played at Mangere Centre Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Benjamin Totori scored the winning goal in the 65th minute as Western United (Solomon Islands) defeated Lae City Dwellers (Papua New Guinea) 5-3 in the tournament finale for both squads.
In the nightcap, Ryan De Vries delivered a quadruple (7', 45', 68', 76') while Joao Moreira added a hat trick (41', 53', 59') and Micah Lea'alafa a double (31', 33') as Auckland City, which had already locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round, nuked Vanuatu's Malampa Revivors 11-0.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 3; GD: +14; PTS: 9)
2. Western United (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Lae City Dwellers (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Malampa Revivors (GP: 3; GD: -15; PTS: 0)
Auckland City won Group C and advanced to the semifinal round.
GROUP D:
Both games were contested at Pater Stadium in Pirae, Tahiti.
In the opener, Iosefo Verevou scored the winning goal in the 31st minute as Rewa from Fuji defeated Eraktor Golden Star 2-1, knocking the club from Vanuatu out of the tournament.
In the nightcap, Jonathan Tehau (23') and Michael Boso (OG-39') each scored a goal as Tahiti's AS Tefana gained a 1-1 draw with the Marist Fire to lock up the Group D title and a berth in the semifinals. Guilherme Guedes scored twice (44', PK-90') for club from the Solomon Islands who came back from two goals down for the draw but still lost out on advancing to the semifinal round.
Final Group D Standings:
1. AS Tefana (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Marist Fire (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Eraktor Golden Star (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Rewa FC (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS; 3)
AS Tefana won Group D and advanced to the semifinal round.
The semifinal round, which is to consist of two two-game total-goals series, is set to open on April 8, with the return contests on April 15.
A draw will determine the semifinal matchups.
GROUP C:
Both games were played at Mangere Centre Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Benjamin Totori scored the winning goal in the 65th minute as Western United (Solomon Islands) defeated Lae City Dwellers (Papua New Guinea) 5-3 in the tournament finale for both squads.
In the nightcap, Ryan De Vries delivered a quadruple (7', 45', 68', 76') while Joao Moreira added a hat trick (41', 53', 59') and Micah Lea'alafa a double (31', 33') as Auckland City, which had already locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round, nuked Vanuatu's Malampa Revivors 11-0.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Auckland City (GP: 3; GD: +14; PTS: 9)
2. Western United (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Lae City Dwellers (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Malampa Revivors (GP: 3; GD: -15; PTS: 0)
Auckland City won Group C and advanced to the semifinal round.
GROUP D:
Both games were contested at Pater Stadium in Pirae, Tahiti.
In the opener, Iosefo Verevou scored the winning goal in the 31st minute as Rewa from Fuji defeated Eraktor Golden Star 2-1, knocking the club from Vanuatu out of the tournament.
In the nightcap, Jonathan Tehau (23') and Michael Boso (OG-39') each scored a goal as Tahiti's AS Tefana gained a 1-1 draw with the Marist Fire to lock up the Group D title and a berth in the semifinals. Guilherme Guedes scored twice (44', PK-90') for club from the Solomon Islands who came back from two goals down for the draw but still lost out on advancing to the semifinal round.
Final Group D Standings:
1. AS Tefana (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Marist Fire (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Eraktor Golden Star (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Rewa FC (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS; 3)
AS Tefana won Group D and advanced to the semifinal round.
The semifinal round, which is to consist of two two-game total-goals series, is set to open on April 8, with the return contests on April 15.
A draw will determine the semifinal matchups.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
OFC Champions League: Auckland City Advance To Semifinals
Four games were played on Tuesday and Wednesday in OFC Champions League group-stage action.
GROUP D:
Two Tuesday games were contested at Pater Stadium in Pirae, Tahiti.
In the opener, Tony Kaltack scored twice (38', 85') as Erakor Golden Star (Vanuatu) defeated Marist Fire 2-1. Despite the victory, the club from Vanuatu was still eliminated from contention.
In the nightcap, AS Tefana, from the host country, with goals courtesy of Stanley Atani (45') and Viritua Tiaiho (76'), knocked Fiji's Rewa out of the tournament 2-0.
Group D Standings:
1. AS Tefana (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. z-Erakor Golden Star (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Marist Fire (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. z-Rewa FC (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS; 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP C:
Two Wednesday games were contested at Centre Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Henry Fa'arodo's successful penalty kick provided the game-winning goal in the 75th minute lifted Western United (Solomon Islands) to a 2-1 victory over
Vanuatu's Malampa Revivors.
In the nightcap, Clayton Lewis scored twice (44', 61') as Auckland City locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round by blanking Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. z-Lae City Dwellers (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. z-Western United (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. z-Malampa Revivors (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS; 0)
x-Won Group C and clinched berth in semifinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP D:
Two Tuesday games were contested at Pater Stadium in Pirae, Tahiti.
In the opener, Tony Kaltack scored twice (38', 85') as Erakor Golden Star (Vanuatu) defeated Marist Fire 2-1. Despite the victory, the club from Vanuatu was still eliminated from contention.
In the nightcap, AS Tefana, from the host country, with goals courtesy of Stanley Atani (45') and Viritua Tiaiho (76'), knocked Fiji's Rewa out of the tournament 2-0.
Group D Standings:
1. AS Tefana (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. z-Erakor Golden Star (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Marist Fire (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. z-Rewa FC (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS; 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP C:
Two Wednesday games were contested at Centre Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, Henry Fa'arodo's successful penalty kick provided the game-winning goal in the 75th minute lifted Western United (Solomon Islands) to a 2-1 victory over
Vanuatu's Malampa Revivors.
In the nightcap, Clayton Lewis scored twice (44', 61') as Auckland City locked up the Group C title and a berth in the semifinal round by blanking Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Auckland City (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. z-Lae City Dwellers (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. z-Western United (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. z-Malampa Revivors (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS; 0)
x-Won Group C and clinched berth in semifinal round
z-Eliminated from tournament
Saturday, March 11, 2017
OFC Champions League
Four games were contested on Saturday as the second half of OFC Champions League group-stage play commenced.
GROUP C:
Both games were played at Mangere Centre Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, George Debenham scored what proved to be the game winner in the 54th minute as Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers dominated Malampa Revivors from Vanuatu 5-2.
In the nightcap, Darren White (75') and Emiliano Tade (PK-80') each scored a second-half goal as the host country's Auckland City opened their Champions League's title defense with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Western United from the Solomon Islands.
Group C Standings:
1. Lae City Dwellers (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Auckland City (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Western United (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Malampa Revivors (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
Two games were contested at Pater Stadium, in Pirae, Tahiti on Saturday night.
In the opener, Guilherme Guedes scored twice (PK-67', 90'+2) as Marist Fire form the Solomon Islands doubled up Rewa FC of Fiji 4-2.
In the nightcap, Viritau Tiaiho scored the game-winning goal as Tahiti's AS Tefana defeat Vanuatu's Erakor Golden Star 4-2.
Group D Standings:
1. Marist Fire (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Erakor Golden Star (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Rewa FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP C:
Both games were played at Mangere Centre Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the opener, George Debenham scored what proved to be the game winner in the 54th minute as Papua New Guinea's Lae City Dwellers dominated Malampa Revivors from Vanuatu 5-2.
In the nightcap, Darren White (75') and Emiliano Tade (PK-80') each scored a second-half goal as the host country's Auckland City opened their Champions League's title defense with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Western United from the Solomon Islands.
Group C Standings:
1. Lae City Dwellers (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Auckland City (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Western United (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Malampa Revivors (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
Two games were contested at Pater Stadium, in Pirae, Tahiti on Saturday night.
In the opener, Guilherme Guedes scored twice (PK-67', 90'+2) as Marist Fire form the Solomon Islands doubled up Rewa FC of Fiji 4-2.
In the nightcap, Viritau Tiaiho scored the game-winning goal as Tahiti's AS Tefana defeat Vanuatu's Erakor Golden Star 4-2.
Group D Standings:
1. Marist Fire (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. AS Tefana (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Erakor Golden Star (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Rewa FC (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
Saturday, March 04, 2017
OFC Champions League: Team Wellington Wraps Up Semifinal Berth By Nuking Ba FC
Action from Group B of the OFC Champions League wrapped up on Saturday with two matches contested at Yoshida Stadium in Kone, New Caledonia.
In the opener, Tom Jackson produced a hat trick (PK-19', 56', 59') and Ben Harris added a double (33', 51') as New Zealand's Team Wellington laid waste to Fiji's Ba FC 8-0 to claim the Group B title and a berth in the semifinal round.
In the nightcap, Bertrand Kei scored twice (7', 40') as New Caledonia's Heinghene Sport defeated Pauikura from the Cook Islands 3-1.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +13; PTS: 9)
2. Hienghene Sport (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Ba FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 4)
4. Puaikura FC (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Team Wellington won Group B and advanced to the semifinal round.
In the opener, Tom Jackson produced a hat trick (PK-19', 56', 59') and Ben Harris added a double (33', 51') as New Zealand's Team Wellington laid waste to Fiji's Ba FC 8-0 to claim the Group B title and a berth in the semifinal round.
In the nightcap, Bertrand Kei scored twice (7', 40') as New Caledonia's Heinghene Sport defeated Pauikura from the Cook Islands 3-1.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Team Wellington (GP: 3; GD: +13; PTS: 9)
2. Hienghene Sport (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Ba FC (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 4)
4. Puaikura FC (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Team Wellington won Group B and advanced to the semifinal round.
Friday, March 03, 2017
OFC Champions League: Magenta Blast Madang, Lock Up Berth In Semifinals
Action from Group A of the OFC Champions League concluded on Friday with two games, both contested at Numa Daly Stadium in Noumea, New Caledonia.
In the opener, Cesar Castillo scored twice as Tahiti's Central Sport dominated Samoa's Lupe o le Soaga 3-0.
In the nightcap, Tado Welepane scored twice (61', 69') as Magenta, from the host country, destroyed Papua New Guinea's Madang 5-0.
Final Group A Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. Central Sport (PG: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. Madang (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
4. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Magenta won Group A and advanced to the semifinal round.
In the opener, Cesar Castillo scored twice as Tahiti's Central Sport dominated Samoa's Lupe o le Soaga 3-0.
In the nightcap, Tado Welepane scored twice (61', 69') as Magenta, from the host country, destroyed Papua New Guinea's Madang 5-0.
Final Group A Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. Central Sport (PG: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. Madang (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
4. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Magenta won Group A and advanced to the semifinal round.
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
OFC Champions League: Team Wellington Keep On Rolling; Hienghene Sport, Pauikura Eliminated
Group-stage play in the OFC Champions League continued on Wednesday with two Group B games that were contested at Yoshida Stadium in Kone, New Caledonia.
In the opener, Ba FC from Fiji, with Saula Waga scoring in the 81st minute, defeated Pauikura 1-0 to knock the club from the Cook Islands out of the tournament.
In the nightcap, Team Wellington of New Zealand, thanks to goals courtesy of Tom Jackson (12'), Guillermo Moretti (84'), and Andy Bevin (90'+3), defeated Hienghene Sport 3-1 as the club from the host nation is eliminated.
Group B Standings.
1. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Ba FC (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. z-Heinghene Sport (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
3. z-Puaikura (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
In the opener, Ba FC from Fiji, with Saula Waga scoring in the 81st minute, defeated Pauikura 1-0 to knock the club from the Cook Islands out of the tournament.
In the nightcap, Team Wellington of New Zealand, thanks to goals courtesy of Tom Jackson (12'), Guillermo Moretti (84'), and Andy Bevin (90'+3), defeated Hienghene Sport 3-1 as the club from the host nation is eliminated.
Group B Standings.
1. Team Wellington (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Ba FC (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. z-Heinghene Sport (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
3. z-Puaikura (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
OFC Champions League: Madang, Magenta Pick Up Tuesday Wins; Lupe o le Soaga Eliminated
Group-stage play in the OFC Champions League resumed on Tuesday with two Group A contests, both taking place at Numa Daly Stadium in Noumea, New Caledonia.
In the opener, Samuel Kini scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Madang, from Papua New Guinea, defeated Lupe o le Soaga 4-3, eliminating the Samoan club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Nicolas Marin scored twice (11', 80') as Magenta, from the host nation, doubled up Tahiti's Central Sport 4-2.
Group A Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Central Sport (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Madang (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. z-Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
In the opener, Samuel Kini scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as Madang, from Papua New Guinea, defeated Lupe o le Soaga 4-3, eliminating the Samoan club from the tournament.
In the nightcap, Nicolas Marin scored twice (11', 80') as Magenta, from the host nation, doubled up Tahiti's Central Sport 4-2.
Group A Standings:
1. AS Magenta (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Central Sport (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Madang (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. z-Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
z-Eliminated from tournament
Saturday, February 25, 2017
OFC Champions League
Group-stage play in the OFC Champions League commenced on Saturday with two contests in Group A.
Both games were played at Stade Numa Daly in Moumea, New Caledonia.
In the opener, Cesar Castillo scored twice (38', 58') as Tahiti's Central Sport outslugged Papua New Guinea's Madang Fox 7-3.
In the nightcap, Yorick Hnautra scored the winning goal in the second minute of first-half stoppage time as Magenta, from the host nation, defeated Samoa's Lupe o le Soaga 2-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Central Sport (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. AS Magenta (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Lupe o le Soaga (GD: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Madang Fox (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Both games were played at Stade Numa Daly in Moumea, New Caledonia.
In the opener, Cesar Castillo scored twice (38', 58') as Tahiti's Central Sport outslugged Papua New Guinea's Madang Fox 7-3.
In the nightcap, Yorick Hnautra scored the winning goal in the second minute of first-half stoppage time as Magenta, from the host nation, defeated Samoa's Lupe o le Soaga 2-1.
Group A Standings:
1. Central Sport (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. AS Magenta (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Lupe o le Soaga (GD: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Madang Fox (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Friday, February 03, 2017
OFC Champions League Qualifying: 1-1 Deadlock Carries Lupe o le Soaga Into Group Stage
Qualifying for OFC Champions League group-stage berths concluded on Friday with two games, both contested at Loto-Tonga Stadium in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
In the opener, Pekay Edwards scored twice (45'+1, 55') as Puaikura prepared for the group stage by defeating Utulei Youth 3-1.
In the nightcap (and qualifying-round finale), Suivai Ataga scored in the 66th minute as Lupe o le Soaga gained a 1-1 draw with Veitongo and advanced to the group stage. Lafaele Moala scored for the club from the host nation in the 87th minute. Vietongo needed a victory to move into the group stage but were eliminated instead.
Final Qualifying Round Group Standings:
1. Puaikura FC (Cook Islands) (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Lupe o le Soaga (Samoa) (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Veitongo FC (Tonga) (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Utulei Youth (American Samoa) (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Puaikura FC and Lupe o le Soaga advanced to the group stage.
Group-stage play is set to start on February 25.
In the opener, Pekay Edwards scored twice (45'+1, 55') as Puaikura prepared for the group stage by defeating Utulei Youth 3-1.
In the nightcap (and qualifying-round finale), Suivai Ataga scored in the 66th minute as Lupe o le Soaga gained a 1-1 draw with Veitongo and advanced to the group stage. Lafaele Moala scored for the club from the host nation in the 87th minute. Vietongo needed a victory to move into the group stage but were eliminated instead.
Final Qualifying Round Group Standings:
1. Puaikura FC (Cook Islands) (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Lupe o le Soaga (Samoa) (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Veitongo FC (Tonga) (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Utulei Youth (American Samoa) (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Puaikura FC and Lupe o le Soaga advanced to the group stage.
Group-stage play is set to start on February 25.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
OFC Champions League Qualifying: Puaikura Advance To Group Stage; Utulei Youth Eliminating
The qualifying round for OFC Champions League continued on Tuesday with two games, both contested at Loto-Tonga Soka Centre in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
In the opener, Kris Carpenter (29') and Maro Bonsu-Maro (30') each scored a goal in the first half-hour, a minute apart, as Puaikura FC from the Cook Islands locked up a berth in the group stage by defeating Lupe o la Soaga of Samoa 2-1.
In the nightcap, Halapua Falepapalangi scored the winning goal in the 50th minute as Tonga's Veitongo defeated Utulei Youth 3-1, eliminating the club from American Samoa in the process.
Qualifying Group Standings:
1. x-Puaikura (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
2. Lupe o la Soaga (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Veitongo (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. z-Utulei Youth (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in group stage
z-Eliminated
In the opener, Kris Carpenter (29') and Maro Bonsu-Maro (30') each scored a goal in the first half-hour, a minute apart, as Puaikura FC from the Cook Islands locked up a berth in the group stage by defeating Lupe o la Soaga of Samoa 2-1.
In the nightcap, Halapua Falepapalangi scored the winning goal in the 50th minute as Tonga's Veitongo defeated Utulei Youth 3-1, eliminating the club from American Samoa in the process.
Qualifying Group Standings:
1. x-Puaikura (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
2. Lupe o la Soaga (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Veitongo (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. z-Utulei Youth (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in group stage
z-Eliminated
Saturday, January 28, 2017
OFC Champions League Qualifying: Lupe o le Soaga, Puaikura Open With Saturday Wins
Two games were contested on Saturday at Loto-Tonga Stadium in Nuku'alofa, Tonga as the qualifying round for an available OFC Champions League group-stage berth commenced.
In the opener, Lapalapa Toni scored twice (35', 52') as Lupe o le Soaga of Samoa held off American Samoa's Utulei Youth 4-3.
In the nightcap, Paul Rhodes scored twice (25', 90') as Puaikura (Cook Islands) demolished the host country's Veitongo 4-0.
Qualifying Group Standings:
1. Puaikura FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Veitongo (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
The top two finishers would advance to the group stage.
In the opener, Lapalapa Toni scored twice (35', 52') as Lupe o le Soaga of Samoa held off American Samoa's Utulei Youth 4-3.
In the nightcap, Paul Rhodes scored twice (25', 90') as Puaikura (Cook Islands) demolished the host country's Veitongo 4-0.
Qualifying Group Standings:
1. Puaikura FC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Lupe o le Soaga (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Utulei Youth (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Veitongo (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
The top two finishers would advance to the group stage.
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