Fiji, Samoa and New Zealand were winners on the opening day of the OFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier tournament.
Hosts Samoa delighted the home crowd, scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory with only seconds to go, when Leah Manulelua converted from the penalty spot.
Main photo: Joy for the Samoa team after a late matchwinner. Photo credit: OFC Media / Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.
Fiji ran up the day’s biggest win, while tournament favourites New Zealand scored three early goals to begin their campaign.
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Results
Games played on Wednesday February 7, 2024
Group A
Fiji 10 (Sofi Diyalowai 2’, 13’, 14’, Koleta Likuculacula 34’, Cema Nasau 45+3’, 58’, 76’, Kasanita Tabua 60’, Preeya Singh 69’, Unaisi Tuberi 90+5′)
American Samoa 0
Papua New Guinea 1 (Keren Kalapai 69′)
Solomon Islands 1 (Lorina Solosaia 30′)
Standings
Group B
New Zealand 3 (Grace Jale 2′, 16′, Ally Green 13′ pen)
Tonga 0
Samoa 1 (Leah Manuleleua 90+5′ pen)
Vanuatu 0
Standings
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Tournament draw
The top two sides from each pool will advance to the semi-final stage with each pool winner meeting the runners-up from the other group.
The winning semi-finalists will meet in a sudden-death final.
Match schedule
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