OFC Nations Cup 1973 : New Caledonia loses to New Zealand 2-1 but qualifies for
AUCKLAND, Feb. 21, 1973 (AMP) — New Zealand 1973 : New Zealand defeated New Caledonia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a OFC Nations Cup group stage game (First Round) on Wednesday at the Newmarket Park in Auckland. New Caledonia advance to the Third place play-off.
The result put the New Zealander top of the group with 5 points. New Caledonia is second with 4 points. In their last game, New Zealand will meet the New Hebrides at the Newmarket Park on February 23.
Fixtures and Results : First Round
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Overview
New Zealand at the OFC Nations Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
New Caledonia at the OFC Nations Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
New Zealand
2:1
New Caledonia
2:1 (0:0)
- 21 February 1973
- Auckland
First Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5 |
| New Caledonia | 4 |
 Tahiti | 4 |
 New Hebrides | 3 |
 Fiji | 0 |
Matches
OFC Nations Cup History
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