FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Samoa vs New Zealand, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC
Samoa
    FT
    0 - 8
    New Zealand
    • 24': Callum McCowatt
    • 28': Chris Wood
    • 34': Chris Wood
    • 60': Chris Wood
    • 62': Marko Stamenic
    • 75': Francis DeVries
    • 87': Elijah Just
    • 90'+2': Ben Waine (P)

    About

    Samoa are hosting New Zealand at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

    Venue: Go Media Stadium
    Location: Auckland, New Zealand

    Line-Ups

    SAM Samoa

    No. Name
    1 Eti Fatu (GK)
    4 Harry Chote
    6 Andrew Setefano
    3 Taine Wilson
    8 Dauntae Mariner
    16 Alex Malauulu
    5 Kaleb De Groot-Green
    12 Darcy Knight
    2 Luke Tolo-Kent
    11 Luke Salisbury
    9 Pharrell Trainor
    Samoa Substitutes:
    Jarvis Vaai Filimalae, Nathan Viliamu, Jefferson Fa'amatau, Alman Kwan, Paul Taupau, Xavier Tanielu, Faitalia Hamilton-Pama, Ethan Stowers, Reupena Fasi, Joel Bartley, Jesse Vine, Jerrymiah Maiava.

    NZL New Zealand

    No. Name
    12 Alex Paulsen (GK)
    14 Finn Surman
    3 Nando Pijnaker
    23 Storm Roux
    21 Francis DeVries
    20 Callum McCowatt
    8 Marko Stamenic
    7 Matthew Garbett
    10 Sarpreet Singh
    6 Joe Bell
    9 Chris Wood
    New Zealand Substitutes:
    Liberato Cacace, Michael Boxall, William Gillion, Logan Rogerson, Oliver Sail, Max Crocombe, Tyler Bindon, Elijah Just, Kosta Barbarouses, Tommy Smith, Ben Waine, Alex Rufer.

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