OFC Nations Cup 2002 : Australia beats New Caledonia 11-0
AUCKLAND, Jul. 8, 2002 (AMP) — New Zealand 2002 : Australia defeated New Caledonia by a big score of 11-0 (halftime: 5-0), in a OFC Nations Cup group stage game on Monday at the Ericsson Stadium in Auckland.
Despotovski served up another goal feast
Australia dominated the first half thanks to goals from Despotovski ('2), Horvat ('15), Chipperfield ('22, '35) and Mori ('34). Leading 5-0 at the break, the Australians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring six times (Despotovski '56/penalty, '76, '77, Costanzo '83, Porter '86 and Trimboli '90).
The result put the Australians top of Group A with 6 points. New Caledonia is bottom with no points. In their last game, Australia will meet second-placed the Fiji at the Ericsson Stadium on July 10, while New Caledonia will face Vanuatu.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Australia at the OFC Nations Cup
- 3 titles (1980, 1996, 2000)
- 5 appearances (first in 1980)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Champions (1980, 1996, 2000) Runners-up (1998)
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)
- 8 July 2002
- Auckland
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 6 |
 Fiji | 3 |
 Vanuatu | 3 |
| New Caledonia | 0 |
Matches
OFC Nations Cup History
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