Tahiti won a crucial three-point victory at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 in Samoa by edging out Vanuatu 1-0.
In the twelve minutes of the match, Tahiti was awarded a penalty after a cross by Vanuatu’s Jean Patriano Natou. Franck Papaura missed a chance to score by sending a spot kick over the crossbar.
Vanuatu’s goalkeeper, Joseph Nakou, made a great low save to deny the Tahitians.
Tahiti’s Sergio Waoute saved Keahinui Heinis’ goal in the second half. Waoute then caught a shot wide of the goal. Tahiti ultimately scored the crucial winning goal, with Papaura managing to steer his shot past Nakou.
The victory leaves Tahiti with a match against the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu with a win against Fiji to progress. The match ends with both teams hoping for results on Thursday.
Vanuatu: 0
Tahiti: 1 (Franck PAPAURA 67’)
HT 0-0
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