New Zealand beats Solomon Islands to advance to OFC Nations Cup semifinals
AUCKLAND, Jul. 9, 2002 (AMP) — New Zealand 2002 : New Zealand defeated the Solomon Islands by a big score of 6-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a OFC Nations Cup group stage game on Tuesday at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.
Ivan Vicelich and Campbell scored dual goals
New Zealand dominated the first half thanks to goals from Vicelich ('28, '45) and Urlovic ('42). Leading 3-0 at the break, the New Zealanders further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Campbell '50, '75 and Burton '88).
New Zealand advance to the Semifinals. Solomon Islands is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
New Zealand at the OFC Nations Cup
- 2 titles (1973, 1998)
- 6 appearances (first in 1973)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1973)
- Statistics: Champions (1973, 1998) Runners-up (2000)
Solomon Islands at the OFC Nations Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Third Place (2000)
New Zealand
6:1
Solomon Islands
6:1 (3:0)
- 9 July 2002
- Auckland
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 9 |
 Tahiti | 6 |
| Solomon Islands | 1 |
 Papua New Guinea | 1 |
Matches
OFC Nations Cup History
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