Australia beats Tahiti to reach OFC Nations Cup final
BRISBANE, Oct. 2, 1998 (AMP) — Australia 1998 : Australia reached the OFC Nations Cup final for the second time in their history with a 4-1 win against Tahiti (halftime: 2-0) on Friday at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Mori scored tripple goals
Australia dominated the first half thanks to goals from Mori ('1, '32). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Australians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Mori '81 and Veart '86).
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Australia at the OFC Nations Cup
- 2 titles (1980, 1996)
- 3 appearances (first in 1980)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Champions (1980, 1996)
Tahiti at the OFC Nations Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1973)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1973)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1973, 1980, 1996)
Australia
4:1
Tahiti
4:1 (2:0)
- 2 October 1998
- Brisbane
OFC Nations Cup History
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