OFC Nations Cup 2002 : Fiji beats New Caledonia 2-1
AUCKLAND, Jul. 6, 2002 (AMP) — New Zealand 2002 : The Fiji defeated New Caledonia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a OFC Nations Cup group stage game on Saturday at the Ericsson Stadium in Auckland.
The Fiji dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Toma in the 23rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Fijians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Bukaudi in the 49th minute.
The result put the Fijians second in Group A with 3 points. In their next game, the Fiji will meet Vanuatu at the Ericsson Stadium on July 8, while New Caledonia will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Fiji at the OFC Nations Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1973)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1973)
- Statistics: Third Place (1998) Fourth Place (1980)
New Caledonia at the OFC Nations Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1973)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1973)
- Statistics: Third Place (1973, 1980)
Fiji
2:1
New Caledonia
2:1 (1:0)
- 6 July 2002
- Auckland
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Australia | 3 |
| Fiji | 3 |
| New Caledonia | 0 |
 Vanuatu | 0 |
Matches
OFC Nations Cup History
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