OFC Nations Cup 2004 : Solomon Islands beats Vanuatu 1-0
ADELAIDE, May. 29, 2004 (AMP) — Australia 2004 : The Solomon Islands defeated Vanuatu by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a OFC Nations Cup group stage game (Final Tournament) on Saturday at the Marden Sports Complex in Adelaide.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with a saving goal by Batram Suri on penalty in the 51st minute.
The result put the Solomon Islander top of the group with 3 points. In their next game, the Solomon Islands will meet New Zealand at the Marden Sports Complex on May 31, while Vanuatu will face the Fiji.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
Vanuatu at the OFC Nations Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1998)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2000, 2002)
Solomon Islands at the OFC Nations Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1980)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Third Place (2000)
- 29 May 2004
- Adelaide
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Australia | 3 |
| Solomon Islands | 3 |
 Fiji | 1 |
 Tahiti | 1 |
 New Zealand | 0 |
| Vanuatu | 0 |
OFC Nations Cup History
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