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RNZ News
12-05-2025
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Semifinalists decided in OFC Women's Champions League
Hekari Womens FC's Michaelyne Butubu. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Hekari United FC from Papua New Guinea has qualified for the semifinals of the 2025 Oceania Women's Champions League. Hekari only needed a draw to progress but defeated AS Pirae 2-0 on Sunday, Tahiti time (Monday for most of the region). Both goals came in the first half, one to Michaelyne Butubu and one to Shalom Waida. Hekari will face Fiji's Ba Women FC in the first semi-final on Wednesday, Tahiti time. Ba had defeated Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands 3-1 to seal their semifinal spot. All three of Ba's goals came inside the first 25 minutes, with a double to Koleta Likuculacula. Defending champions Auckland United FC play Henderson Eels FC of Solomon Islands in the second semifinal later that day. Henderson came out of group play with one win and one loss. Auckland wrapped up their group play with an 11-0 win over PanSa from American Samoa on Sunday. Auckland United FC coach Ben Bate had made nine changes to the side which beat Hekari 2-1 last week. Chloe Knott scored three of Auckland's goals in the first half and player of the match Pia Vlok, who came on as a substitute, slotted three goals in the second. For PanSa, goalkeeper Rayxena Foma'i made a number of saves which helped prevent the score from blowing out further.
Scoop
11-05-2025
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- Scoop
Ba Women FC Secure Semi-final Place With Victory Over Tupapa Maraerenga FC
Three first half goals did the job for Ba, all inside the first 23 minutes, and they held on to their lead for the remainder to claim top spot in Group A, ahead of Henderson Eels FC. The odds were always stacked against Tupapa Maraerenga to progress, needing a four-goal win to deny Ba a place in the last four, and reach the semi-finals themselves. That task became close to impossible just four minutes into the contest, Koleta Likuculacula running in-behind the defence and slotting the ball past the keeper to open the scoring for the Fijian side. Tupapa fought for a response, but despite a double save from goalkeeper Rianna Pepe, Ulamila Rasovasova doubled Ba's lead in the 22nd minute, and Likuculacula scored her second almost straight from the restart sixty seconds later. Asenaca Naio had the chance to add another ten minutes before the break, but had her shot blocked after breaking into the box. Ba remained on top through the second half, with the impressive Likuculacula testing the gloves of Pepe soon after the resumption of play with an acrobatic effort. Again the keeper denied Likuculacula moments later, turning a header onto the left post with a strong right hand. Captain Luisa Tamanitoakula came within inches from a direct free kick off the left flank, only to be blocked by a strong header from Penina Katuke off the goal-line. Chances were limited for Tupapa Maraerenga throughout, but they made a late push for a consolation goal to end their campaign on a high note. It came in the 79th minute – Kayleen Kermode turning home a corner delivery off the left flank to score the team's only goal of the tournament. Likuculacula had another opportunity to finish her hat-trick late on, but was once again denied by Pepe. A clash with the runners-up from Group B in the semi-finals now awaits on Wednesday for Ba, with Tupapa Maraerenga exiting the tournament at the group stage.
Scoop
02-05-2025
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Penama Tigers FC Withdraw From OFC Women's Champions League 2025
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) wishes to advise that Penama Tigers FC (Vanuatu) have officially withdrawn from the upcoming OFC Women's Champions League 2025. In line with Article 7.3 of the competition regulations, OFC has adjusted the tournament schedule accordingly. All Group A matches involving Penama Tigers FC have been removed. There are no changes to Group B fixtures. Revised Group A Match Schedule (Local Time – Stade Fautaua): Sunday 4 May, 12:00pm – Henderson Eels FC vs Tupapa Maraerenga FC Wednesday 7 May, 12:00pm – Ba Women FC vs Henderson Eels FC Saturday 10 May, 12:00pm – Tupapa Maraerenga FC vs Ba Women FC As required under the relevant Competition Regulations, Penama Tigers FC will be referred to the OFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee. OFC remains committed to delivering a successful and competitive tournament and thanks all participating teams for their continued cooperation.
