New Zealand secured their historic ninth title with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Fiji in the final of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.
New Zealand scored their first goal through Nathan Martin, three minutes into the game.
The young Bula Boys levelled the score in the 28th minute.
The tension remained high until both teams were reduced to 10 men.
New Zealand then regained the lead with the two-goal cushion by Luke Brooke-Smith and Justin Cardozo, securing their victory.
Main photo: Justin Cardozo (9) sealed the win with New Zealand’s third goal. Photo credit: OFC Media / DJ Mills / Phototek.
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Results
Games played on Sunday August 11, 2024 (NZT)
Final
New Zealand 3 (Nathan Martin 3′, Luke Brooke-Smith 62′, Justin Cardozo 67′)
Fiji 1 (Farhaan Khan 28′)
Play-off for third place
New Caledonia 1 (Fabrice Iopue 25′)
Tahiti 1 (Rohan Tereroa 64′)
*New Caledonia win 5-4 on penalties
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This story was first published on August 12, 2024.
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