Samoa has secured a spot in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup by defeating New Caledonia 2-0 in the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship held in Suva. The team made a strong start, scoring two quick goals early in the match. Holly Leapai netted the first goal just three minutes in, followed shortly by a second from Kealia Nansen.
Despite New Caledonia managing to stabilize their play after the initial setback, they faced challenges breaking through Samoa’s robust defense. They had several chances and came close to scoring, including near misses off the goal post, but ultimately couldn’t find the net. Samoa, on the other hand, maintained their attacking momentum and nearly added to their score with a free kick that struck the crossbar.
The match ended with Samoa clinching the 2-0 victory, earning them a spot in the upcoming World Cup, marking a historic achievement for the team. With their sights set on the final of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, Samoa aims to continue their impressive performance and vie for the championship title.