Australia beats Vanuatu to reach OFC Nations Cup final
PAPEETE, Jun. 25, 2000 (AMP) — Tahiti 2000 : Australia reached the OFC Nations Cup final for the third time in their history with a 1-0 win against Vanuatu (halftime: 1-0) on Sunday at the Stade Pater in Papeete.
All the action happened in the first half, with Kevin Muscat goal on penalty in the 5th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Australia at the OFC Nations Cup
- 2 titles (1980, 1996)
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Champions (1980, 1996) Runners-up (1998)
Vanuatu at the OFC Nations Cup
- 2 appearance (1998)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Australia
1:0
Vanuatu
1:0 (1:0)
- 25 June 2000
- Papeete
OFC Nations Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Oceania Nations Cup.