Semi-final showdown today

New Zealand and Cook Islands will meet in the first semi-final of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship at 5pm (local time) today in Apia, Samoa.

Both teams advanced to the semi-final after finishing top in the Pool A group match.

New Zealand finished on top with nine clear points and were unbeaten in their pool games while New Caledonia secured second spot with six points.

The defending champions who also won the recent OFC U-19 Women’s Champion are vying to add another title in the U-16 category.

However, Cook Islands U-16 cannot be underestimated as they are eyeing for the final spot.

The second final will feature Fiji against New Caledonia at 8pm today.

The two Melanesian rivals are set to hit hard on each side as they have equal chances to go through to the final.

 

Photo OFC Media. Caption: New Zealand player Kelli Brown goes for a header as Samoa players keep an eye on her.

     

Author: 
Charles Kadamana