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Scoop
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scoop
Poida's Poise Secures Vanuatu Fifth Place At OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025
Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Vanuatu searched for a second goal, dominating possession and time in Tahitis half, with the excellent Rita Solomon setting the tempo from midfield. But they were frustrated by Tahitis compacted defence, which was well-marshalled by Gwendoline … 14 July 2025 Having beaten hosts Fiji in their final group game and only narrowly missing out on the semi-finals, Vanuatu came into tonight's Fifth place play-off with momentum on their side. Vanuatu had the ball in the back of the net in the sixth minute, but the goal was disallowed after the ball was judged to have been kicked out of the hands of Tahitian goalkeeper Camille Andre, Leimata Simon bearing down on goal but only able to hit at Andre, then the crossbar, with the rebound bundled by Angelina Poida over the line via the goalkeeper's grasp. Undeterred, Vanuatu tried again, with Simon the target. The sharpshooter looking to continue her record of scoring in every appearance this tournament, and the Tahiti defence content to absorb the pressure and try to catch Vanuatu out on a quick counterattack. Some individual brilliance and flair from Simon almost paid off for the striker, as she attempted to juggle past Julienne Naomi and win a free kick in the process, but she couldn't get the ball back down quick enough to challenge Andre. But Vanuatu's breakthrough came in a moment of magic from Poida in the 28th minute. Latching onto to a long ball from Willine Viti on the right, her first touch deftly took her away from a scrambling Andre, giving her time to set up for an emphatic finish for her second. Vanuatu searched for a second goal, dominating possession and time in Tahiti's half, with the excellent Rita Solomon setting the tempo from midfield. But they were frustrated by Tahiti's compacted defence, which was well-marshalled by Gwendoline Fournier. Tahiti came agonizingly close to snatching a dramatic equalizer deep in added time when a Tahitian corner was only cleared as far as Kohai Mai, who quickly unleashed a shot goalwards, but Vanuatu's Amelia Reddy was level to it, securing her third clean sheet of the competition, Vanuatu's third win, and their best-ever finish in the OFC Women's Nations Cup.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scoop
Poida's Poise Secures Vanuatu Fifth Place At OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025
Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Vanuatu searched for a second goal, dominating possession and time in Tahitis half, with the excellent Rita Solomon setting the tempo from midfield. But they were frustrated by Tahitis compacted defence, which was well-marshalled by Gwendoline … 14 July 2025 Having beaten hosts Fiji in their final group game and only narrowly missing out on the semi-finals, Vanuatu came into tonight's Fifth place play-off with momentum on their side. Vanuatu had the ball in the back of the net in the sixth minute, but the goal was disallowed after the ball was judged to have been kicked out of the hands of Tahitian goalkeeper Camille Andre, Leimata Simon bearing down on goal but only able to hit at Andre, then the crossbar, with the rebound bundled by Angelina Poida over the line via the goalkeeper's grasp. Undeterred, Vanuatu tried again, with Simon the target. The sharpshooter looking to continue her record of scoring in every appearance this tournament, and the Tahiti defence content to absorb the pressure and try to catch Vanuatu out on a quick counterattack. Some individual brilliance and flair from Simon almost paid off for the striker, as she attempted to juggle past Julienne Naomi and win a free kick in the process, but she couldn't get the ball back down quick enough to challenge Andre. But Vanuatu's breakthrough came in a moment of magic from Poida in the 28th minute. Latching onto to a long ball from Willine Viti on the right, her first touch deftly took her away from a scrambling Andre, giving her time to set up for an emphatic finish for her second. Vanuatu searched for a second goal, dominating possession and time in Tahiti's half, with the excellent Rita Solomon setting the tempo from midfield. But they were frustrated by Tahiti's compacted defence, which was well-marshalled by Gwendoline Fournier. Tahiti came agonizingly close to snatching a dramatic equalizer deep in added time when a Tahitian corner was only cleared as far as Kohai Mai, who quickly unleashed a shot goalwards, but Vanuatu's Amelia Reddy was level to it, securing her third clean sheet of the competition, Vanuatu's third win, and their best-ever finish in the OFC Women's Nations Cup.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scoop
Poida's Poise Secures Vanuatu Fifth Place At OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025
Having beaten hosts Fiji in their final group game and only narrowly missing out on the semi-finals, Vanuatu came into tonight's Fifth place play-off with momentum on their side. Vanuatu had the ball in the back of the net in the sixth minute, but the goal was disallowed after the ball was judged to have been kicked out of the hands of Tahitian goalkeeper Camille Andre, Leimata Simon bearing down on goal but only able to hit at Andre, then the crossbar, with the rebound bundled by Angelina Poida over the line via the goalkeeper's grasp. Undeterred, Vanuatu tried again, with Simon the target. The sharpshooter looking to continue her record of scoring in every appearance this tournament, and the Tahiti defence content to absorb the pressure and try to catch Vanuatu out on a quick counterattack. Some individual brilliance and flair from Simon almost paid off for the striker, as she attempted to juggle past Julienne Naomi and win a free kick in the process, but she couldn't get the ball back down quick enough to challenge Andre. But Vanuatu's breakthrough came in a moment of magic from Poida in the 28th minute. Latching onto to a long ball from Willine Viti on the right, her first touch deftly took her away from a scrambling Andre, giving her time to set up for an emphatic finish for her second. Vanuatu searched for a second goal, dominating possession and time in Tahiti's half, with the excellent Rita Solomon setting the tempo from midfield. But they were frustrated by Tahiti's compacted defence, which was well-marshalled by Gwendoline Fournier. Tahiti came agonizingly close to snatching a dramatic equalizer deep in added time when a Tahitian corner was only cleared as far as Kohai Mai, who quickly unleashed a shot goalwards, but Vanuatu's Amelia Reddy was level to it, securing her third clean sheet of the competition, Vanuatu's third win, and their best-ever finish in the OFC Women's Nations Cup.
RNZ News
4 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Pacific news in brief for 14 July
The International Court of Justice hearings which began earlier this month. Photo: Screengrab / UN Web TV A long-anticipated decision from the International Court of Justice on countries responsibilities for climate change is due next week. Vanuatu and Pacific climate advocates brought the case to the UN in 2023 seeking an opinion from the world court on the legal obligations of states in relation to climate change. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat said that a favourable opinion could provide powerful legal tools to support vulnerable nations in need of funding and technology. The decision is expected to be read out at the Hague on 23 July. Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says it is "way beyond time" the United Nations climate meeting (COP) comes to the Southern Hemisphere. Australia and Turkey are bidding to host COP31 next year. Bowen told the ABC that Australia as COP president would ensure that the Pacific's issues are front and centre of the agenda. Concern has been raised about Australia's fossil fuels record in connection to any position as COP host. The presidents of Palau and Fiji have both voiced their support of Australia hosting. Tuvalu has called out China for announcing a flight route that will bring Chinese flights closer to Taiwan. In a statement, the Tuvalu government said that the newly announced W121 air route will connect the Zhejiang Province to the controversial M503 route along the Taiwanese strait. M503 is seen widely as an esculation of tensions between the two nations. Tuvalu government said it stood "firm behind Taiwan" against China, and calling for a peaceful dialogue. The humanitarian organisation Doctors without Borders (MSF) is working to help Kiribati with its water problems. Recents tests on more than 300 wells on the outer island of Abaiang showed most of the water was unfit to drink. MSF's Eliza Chang told the ABC they found the bacteria group containing in more than 9 out of 10 of the tested wells. Salinity levels in the water are also high. The Chinese embassy in Kiribati says the China-aid seawater de-salination project is currently installing equipment, and debugging on the main island of Tarawa. Tokelau's second General Fono (parliamentary session) of the year kicks off Monday. It is being held on the Ulu-o-Tokelau or titular head of government, Esera Fofō Tuisano's atoll, Fakaofo . The role rotates annually between the Faipule of Tokelau's three main atolls. Tokelau has a busy next few months ahead with community consultations on self-determination underway. Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand. It will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its relationship with Aotearoa next year. Plans are in the works to turn an illegal dumpsite on Tinian into a landfill. Tinian, south of the big island Saipan, does not have a landfill. Tinian's mayor Edwin Aldan said the Puntan Diablo dumpsite has been part of discussions with the government and the US Department of Defence. Our CNMI correspondent Mark Rabago said the dumpsite is the only area locals can dispose their rubbish He said that as the US military build-up on Tinian ramps up, rubbish is now piling up. Environmental assessments and surveys of the project site are ongoing. Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have submitted three extended continental shelf claims to the United Nations, securing 453,400 square kilometres of shared ocean heritage. The submissions have been presented by representatives of the three nations and mark a significant step toward strengthening Pacific sovereignty and sustainable resource management. Fiji's Foreign Affairs secretary Dr Raijeli Taga said that this achievement was about safeguarding the future. She said that by implementing rights, the wealth beneath the ocean, which contributes to national development will be secured - all while protecting the marine environment. The Fiji Times reports that it took 15 years for the submissions to reach this stage.
ABC News
11-07-2025
- Health
- ABC News
New science paves way for same day treatment for cervical cancer in Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jothan Napat has cancelled the country's annual Independence Ball, one of the highlights of the country's independence celebrations. Local media reports that the funds for the ball could be redirected to combating cervical cancer. The disease is preventable but in Vanuatu, it's the second most common cancer among women. For the last four years, the University of New South Wales Kirby Institute has been working to get screening done across the country. And the institute's Asia and Pacific Health Senior Program Manager Vanessa Price said new advances in science means women can now access same day treatment.
