New Zealand loses to Fiji 2-0 to win 2008 OFC Nations Cup
LAUTOKA, Nov. 19, 2008 (AMP) — 2008 : The Fiji defeated New Zealand by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a OFC Nations Cup final round game (Final Tournament) on Wednesday night at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Krishna scored dual goals
New Zealand made the Fijians doubt themselves for forty-five minutes. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with two goals by Krishna at '63 and '90.
New Zealand won the 8th edition of the OFC Nations Cup, their fourth title in history, the Fiji finished third.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)
Fiji at the OFC Nations Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1973)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1973)
- Statistics: Third Place (1998) Fourth Place (1980)
New Zealand
0:2
Fiji
0:2 (0:0)
- 19 November 2008
- 18:00
- Lautoka
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 15 |
 New Caledonia | 8 |
| Fiji | 7 |
 Vanuatu | 4 |
OFC Nations Cup History
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