New Zealand at the OFC Nations Cup
The New Zealand national football team has competed in all nine editions of the OFC Nations Cup, and have won four times, the most recent coming in the 2008 tournament.
On 1 January 2006, Australia ceased to be a member of the Oceania Football Confederation, having elected to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and have not taken part in the OFC Nations Cup since.
OFC Nations Cup record
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1973 | Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | +9 |
 1980 | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | –1 |
| 1996 | Third Place | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | –3 |
 1998 | Champions | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | +10 |
 2000 | Runners-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| 2002 | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | +21 |
| 2004 | Third Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 | +12 |
| 2008 | Champions | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | +9 |
 2012 | Third Place | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Total | 4 Titles | 39 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 100 | 38 | +62 |
Matches
1973 OFC Nations Cup
The first edition of the Oceania Nations Cup (known as the "Oceania Cup") took place in Newmarket Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Five countries participated in one group where each team played each other once. The top two teams progressed to the final where New Zealand defeated Tahiti 2-0 to be crowned champions.[1]
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| Tahiti | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 8 |
| New Caledonia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 6 |
.svg.png){kind=small} New Hebrides | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | –4 | 4 |
 Fiji | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | –11 | 0 |
Group matches
| 17 February 1973 | New Zealand |
5 – 1 | Fiji |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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M. Bland  G. Brand D. Taylor B. Turner A. Vest |
Summary | Stadium: Newmarket Park | ||||
| 18 February 1973 | New Zealand |
1 – 1 | Tahiti |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| A. Vest |
Summary | Stadium: Newmarket Park | ||||
| 21 February 1973 | New Zealand |
2 – 1 | New Caledonia |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| C. Latimour A. Marley |
Summary | Stadium: Newmarket Park | ||||
| 23 February 1973 | New Zealand |
3 – 1 | New Hebrides |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| M. Bland B. Hardman A. Marley |
Summary | Stadium: Newmarket Park | ||||
Knockout stage
| Final 24 February 1973 | New Zealand |
2 – 0 | Tahiti |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| A. Marley D. Taylor |
Summary | Stadium: Newmarket Park | ||||
1980 OFC Nations Cup
The second edition of the OFC Nations Cup, held in New Caledonia, consisted of eight teams divided into two groups of four, with the group winners progressing to the final and the runners-up contesting the third place play-off match. After three group matches, New Zealand failed to progress to the knockout stages of the tournament.[2]
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahiti | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 5 | +16 | 9 |
| Fiji | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 6 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | –1 | 3 |
| Solomon Islands | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | –18 | 0 |
Group matches
| 25 February 1980 | Tahiti |
3 – 1 | New Zealand |
Nouméa, New Caledonia |
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| 27 February 1980 | Fiji |
4 – 0 | New Zealand |
Nouméa, New Caledonia |
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| 29 February 1980 | New Zealand |
6 – 1 | Solomon Islands |
Nouméa, New Caledonia |
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1996 OFC Nations Cup
The third edition of the OFC Nations cup was not held as a cohesive tournament but consisted of four teams and two home-and-away rounds spanning two years. New Zealand played Australia, and Tahiti played the Solomon Islands, with Australia and Tahiti progressing to the final.[3] The two matches between New Zealand and Australia also doubled as the 1995 edition of the Trans-Tasman Cup.
| 10 November 1995 | New Zealand |
0 – 0 | Australia |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| (0-0) Summary |
Stadium: Queen Elizabeth II Park Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Barry Tasker | |||||
| 15 November 1995 | Australia |
3 – 0 | New Zealand |
Newcastle, Australia |
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| D. Mori 33' P. Wade 45' (pen.)J. Spiteri 51' |
(0-0) Summary |
Stadium: Breakers Stadium Attendance: 8,858 Referee: Simon Micallef | ||||
1998 OFC Nations Cup
Six teams competed in the 1998 OFC Nations Cup which was held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. The six teams were divided into two groups of three, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals. New Zealand defeated Australia in the final to earn a spot at the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup.[4]
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 6 |
| Tahiti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 3 |
 Vanuatu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 0 |
Group stage
| 25 September 1998 | New Zealand |
1 – 0 | Tahiti |
Brisbane, Australia |
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| H. Paama 13' (o.g.) |
(1-0) Summary |
Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 900 Referee: Simon Micallef | ||||
| 28 September 1998 | New Zealand |
8 – 1 | Vanuatu |
Brisbane, Australia |
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| T. Christie 1' V. Coveny 11', 25', 39', 40'R. Ryan 34', 65'C. Bunce 65' |
(6-1) Summary |
45' P. Roronamahava |
Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 500 | |||
Knockout stage
| Semi-final 2 October 1998 | New Zealand |
1 – 0 | Fiji |
Brisbane, Australia |
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| D. Hay 88' |
(0-0) Summary |
Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Massimo Raveino | ||||
| Final 4 October 1998 | Australia |
0 – 1 | New Zealand |
Brisbane, Australia |
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| (0-1) Summary |
24' M. Burton |
Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 12,000 Referee: Massimo Raveino | ||||
2000 OFC Nations Cup
As in the previous edition of the Nations Cup, the 2000 tournament included six teams divided into two groups of three. The top two teams from each group progressed to the knockout stages with Australia defeating New Zealand in the final to claim the title of Oceania champion, and secure a place at the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup.[5]
Group 2
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Vanuatu | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| Tahiti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
Group stage
| 19 June 2000 | New Zealand |
2 – 0 | Tahiti |
Papeete, Tahiti |
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| C. Bouckenooghe 27' C. Jackson 78' |
(1-0) Summary |
Stadium: Stade Pater Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Eddie Lennie | ||||
| 21 June 2000 | New Zealand |
3 – 1 | Vanuatu |
Papeete, Tahiti |
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| C. Killen 47', 84' J. Perry 56' |
(0-1) Summary |
14' R. Iwai G. Demas |
Stadium: Stade Pater Referee: Eddie Lennie | |||
Knockout stage
| Semi-final 25 June 2000 | New Zealand |
2 – 0 | Solomon Islands |
Papeete, Tahiti |
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| S. Elliott 51', 55' |
(0-0) Summary |
Stadium: Stade Pater Attendance: 500 Referee: Eddie Lennie | ||||
| Final 28 June 2000 | Australia |
2 – 0 | New Zealand |
Papeete, Tahiti |
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| S. Murphy 40' C. Foster 66' |
(1-0) Summary |
Stadium: Stade Pater Attendance: 300 Referee: Harry Attison | ||||
2002 OFC Nations Cup
The sixth edition of the OFC Nations Cup saw eight teams participate in two groups of four teams each. Each team played the other once, and the top two teams progressed to the knockout stages. After defeating Vanuatu in the semi-final, New Zealand went on to defeat long-time rivals Australia to be crowned OFC Champions and qualify for the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.[6]
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | +17 | 9 |
| Tahiti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6 |
| Solomon Islands | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 1 |
 Papua New Guinea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 1 |
Group stage
| 5 July 2002 | New Zealand |
4 – 0 | Tahiti |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| R. Nelsen 30' I. Vicelich 49'P. Urlovic 80'J. Campbell 88' |
(1-0) Summary |
Stadium: North Harbour Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Harry Attison | ||||
| 7 July 2002 | New Zealand |
9 – 1 | Papua New Guinea |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| C. Killen 9', 10', 28', 51' J. Campbell 27', 85'R. Nelsen 54'M. Burton 87'R. de Gregorio 90+1' |
(4-1) Summary |
35' (pen.) J. Aisa |
Stadium: North Harbour Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Leone Rakaroi | |||
| 9 July 2002 | New Zealand |
6 – 1 | Solomon Islands |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| I. Vicelich 28', 45' P. Urlovic 42'J. Campbell 50', 75'M. Burton 88' |
(3-0) Summary |
 54', 85' T. Paoka 73' H. Fa'arodo |
Stadium: North Harbour Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Harry Attison | |||
Knockout Stage
| Semi-final 12 July 2002 | New Zealand |
3 – 0 | Vanuatu |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| M. Burton 13', 65' C. Killen 23' |
(2-0) Summary |
Stadium: Ericsson Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Matthew Breeze | ||||
| Final 14 July 2002 | New Zealand |
1 – 0 | Australia |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| R. Nelsen 78' |
(0-0) Summary |
Stadium: Ericsson Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Charles Ariiotima | ||||
2004 OFC Nations Cup
The 2004 OFC Nations Cup - which doubled as FIFA World Cup qualifying for the Oceania region[7] - consisted of two rounds. The first round saw six nations compete in a single group where each team played the other once. The top two teams progressed to a home-and-away finals series to determine the winner of the Nations Cup.
Due to a shock 4-2 loss to Vanuatu, New Zealand failed to place in the top two, resulting in Australia taking on the Solomon Islands in the two-legged final, eventually winning 5-1 away and 6-0 at home to claim the title of OFC Champions for a fourth time.[8]
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 3 | +18 | 13 |
| Solomon Islands | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 10 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 | +12 | 9 |
| Fiji | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | –7 | 4 |
| Tahiti | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 24 | –22 | 4 |
| Vanuatu | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | –4 | 3 |
Group matches
| 29 May 2004 | Australia |
1 – 0 | New Zealand |
Adelaide, Australia |
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| J. Aloisi 14' M. Bresciano 40' |
(1-0) Report |
26' D. Mulligan |
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 12,130 Referee:  Claus Bo Larsen | |||
| 31 May 2004 | New Zealand |
3 – 0 | Solomon Islands |
Adelaide, Australia |
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| I. Vicelich 23' B. Fisher 36'D. Mulligan 57'D. Oughton 81'A. Lines 90' |
(1-0) Report |
20' S. Waita |
Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Attendance: 217 Referee:  Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez | |||
| 2 June 2004 | New Zealand |
2 – 4 | Vanuatu |
Adelaide, Australia |
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| V. Coveny 61', 75' I. Vicelich 65'R. de Gregorio 90+2' |
(0-1) Report |
2' M. Poida 37' S. Chillia 66' L. Bibi 67' G. Gete 72' J. Maleb 77' D. Chilia 88' A. Qorig |
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 356 Referee:  Stefano Farina | |||
| 4 June 2004 | New Zealand |
10 – 0 | Tahiti |
Adelaide, Australia |
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| V. Coveny 6', 38', 45+1' B. Fisher 16', 22', 63' 44'N. Jones 72'D. Oughton 74'R. Nelsen 82', 87' |
(5-0) Report |
60' F. Tagawa 82' A. Temataua 87' X. Samin |
Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Attendance: 200 Referee: Mark Shield | |||
| 6 June 2004 | Fiji |
0 – 2 | New Zealand |
Adelaide, Australia |
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| (0-1) Report |
8' C. Bunce 56' V. Coveny |
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Claus Bo Larsen | ||||
2008 OFC Nations Cup
The 2008 tournament doubled as FIFA World Cup qualification matches for the Oceania region and consisted of just four teams in one group with matches spread out over two years. Each team played the other twice with New Zealand - the top team of the group - being crowned the OFC Nations Cup champions as well as earning a spot in the play-off match against the 5th best Asian team for a spot at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 15 |
| New Caledonia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 8 |
| Fiji | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | –3 | 7 |
| Vanuatu | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | –8 | 4 |
Group matches
| 17 October 2007 | Fiji |
0 – 2 | New Zealand |
Lautoka, Fiji |
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| (0-1) Report |
37' I. Vicelich 86' S. Smeltz |
Stadium: Churchill Park Attendance: 6,000 Referee:  Jair Marrufo | ||||
| 17 November 2007 | Vanuatu |
1 – 2 | New Zealand |
Port Vila, Vanuatu |
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| J. Naprapol 32' |
(1-0) Report |
52' S. Smeltz 90+3' D. Mulligan |
Stadium: Korman Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Job Minan | |||
| 21 November 2007 | New Zealand |
4 – 1 | Vanuatu |
Wellington, New Zealand |
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| D. Mulligan 14', 81' S. Smeltz 29' (pen.), 34'T. Brown 62', 90+4' |
(3-0) Report |
50' F. Sakama |
Stadium: Westpac Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Averii Jacques | |||
| 6 September 2008 | New Caledonia |
1 – 3 | New Zealand |
Nouméa, New Caledonia |
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| M. Hmae 55' |
(0-1) Report |
16' B. Sigmund 65', 75' S. Smeltz |
Stadium: Stade Numa-Daly Magenta Attendance: 2,589 Referee: Rakesh Varman | |||
| 10 September 2008 | New Zealand |
3 – 0 | New Caledonia |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| S. Smeltz 49', 76' J. Christie 69' |
(0-0) Report |
Stadium: North Harbour Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Norbert Hauat | ||||
| 19 November 2008 | Fiji |
2 – 0 | New Zealand |
Lautoka, Fiji |
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| R. Krishna 63', 90' |
(0-0) Report |
60' G. Moss |
Stadium: Churchill Park Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Lencie Fred | |||
2012 OFC Nations Cup
The ninth edition of the OFC Nations Cup was held in Honiara, Solomon Islands with eight teams in the competition. The teams were divided into two groups of four, each playing the other teams once. The top two teams of each group progressed to the knockout stages which consisted of semi-finals a final round to determine the winner of the OFC Nations Cup.
Tahiti won the competition for the first time in its history after tournament favourites New Zealand lost to New Caledonia in the semi-final. Tahiti's triumph was also the first time a nation other than Australia or New Zealand has won the OFC Nations Cup.
The group stage of the 2012 Nations Cup also doubled as World Cup qualifying matches, with the top two teams from each group progressing to stage 3 of qualifying. The winner of the 2012 Nations Cup would also represent Oceania at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| Solomon Islands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Fiji | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | –1 | 2 |
| Papua New Guinea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | –2 | 1 |
Group stage
| 2 June 2012 | Fiji |
0 – 1 | New Zealand |
Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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| 2012 OFC Nations Cup 12:00, 2 June SBT 13:00, 2 June NZST |
A. Singh 48' O. Vakatalesau 83' |
(0-1) Summary Report |
8' T. Smith 80' L. Bertos 82' R. Fallon 83' I. Vicelich |
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 12,950 Referee: Isidore Assiene-AmbassaFIFA World Rankings: 160th 130th | ||
| 4 June 2012 | Papua New Guinea |
1 – 2 | New Zealand |
Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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| 2012 OFC Nations Cup 12:00, 4 June SBT 13:00, 4 June NZST |
K. Jack 59' N. Hans 88' (pen.) |
(0-1) Summary Report |
2' S. Smeltz 45', 88' T. Lochhead 53' C. Wood 76' A. Clapham |
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 4,700 Referee: Bruce GeorgeFIFA World Rankings: 193rd 130th | ||
| 6 June 2012 | New Zealand |
1 – 1 | Solomon Islands |
Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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| 2012 OFC Nations Cup 15:00, 6 June SBT 16:00, 6 June NZST |
C. Wood 14' T. Smith 37' |
(1-0) Summary Report |
57' B. Totori 79' J. Nawo |
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 15,000 Referee: Norbert HauataFIFA World Rankings: 130th 183rd | ||
Knockout stage
| Semi-final 8 June 2012 | New Zealand |
0 – 2 | New Caledonia |
Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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| 15:00, 6 June SBT 16:00, 6 June NZST |
(0-0) Summary Report |
60' B. Kai 90+2' G. Gope-Fenepej |
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Norbert HauataFIFA World Rankings: 100th 155th | |||
| 3rd place play-off 10 June 2012 | Solomon Islands |
3 – 4 | New Zealand |
Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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| 11:00, 6 June SBT 12:00, 6 June NZST |
H. Teleda 48' B. Totori 54', 88' |
(0-3) Summary |
11', 25', 30' C. Wood 90+4' S. Smeltz |
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Referee: Kader ZitouniFIFA World Rankings: 183rd 100th | ||
See also
- New Zealand national football team
- New Zealand national football team results
- New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup
- New Zealand at the FIFA Confederations Cup
References
- ↑ "Oceanian Cup 1973". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ↑ "Oceanian Cup 1980". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ↑ "Oceanian Nations Cup 1996". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ↑ "Oceanian Nations Cup 1998". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Oceanian Nations Cup 2000". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Oceanian Nations Cup 2002". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany Preliminaries". FIFA.com. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Oceanian Nations Cup 2004". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
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