New Zealand U-17 Wins Opener Against New Caledonia
After five minutes the rain began to fall, but it didn’t stop Ryan Lee from putting in a lovely cross for Adam Watson to head just over the bar for New Zealand’s first chance.
Thursday 12 January 2023 | 12:09
Action from the first round of the U17 OFC qualifiers between New Zealand and New Caledonia on January 11, 2023. Photo: OFC
New Zealand defeated New Caledonia 3-2 in the first Oceania Football Confederation Under-17 Championship at the Fiji Football Academy in Ba yesterday.
Luke Supyk was the hero for the young Kiwis, scoring all three goals.
NZ came into the game as tournament favourites but it was the New Caledonians signaling their intent early, with a well struck shot from Bayron Gouhope hitting the side netting after only about 10 seconds of play.
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Source: Oceania Football Confederation
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