OFC Nations Cup 2008 : New Caledonia loses to New Zealand 3-0 to claim OFC Nations Cup second place
AUCKLAND, Sep. 10, 2008 (AMP) — 2008 : New Zealand defeated New Caledonia by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a OFC Nations Cup final round game (Final Tournament) on Wednesday night at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.
Shane Smeltz scored dual goals
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with goals by Smeltz ('49, '76) and Christie ('69).
New Caledonia finished second in the 2008 OFC Nations Cup.The result put the New Zealander top of the group with 15 points. New Caledonia is second with 8 points. In their last game, New Zealand will meet third-placed the Fiji at the North Harbour Stadium on November 19.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
New Zealand at the OFC Nations Cup
- 3 titles (1973, 1998, 2002)
- 8 appearances (first in 1973)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1973)
- Statistics: Champions (1973, 1998, 2002) Runners-up (2000)
New Caledonia at the OFC Nations Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1973)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1973)
- Statistics: Third Place (1973, 1980)
- 10 September 2008
- 19:30
- Auckland
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 15 |
| New Caledonia | 8 |
 Fiji | 4 |
 Vanuatu | 4 |
OFC Nations Cup History
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