Samoa has achieved a significant milestone in their OFC U-16 Women’s Championship campaign by securing a second consecutive victory, defeating Tonga 2-0 in Suva. This triumph solidifies their lead in Group A and brings them closer to the semi-finals.
The match commenced with Samoa establishing their authority, utilizing smooth ball movement and effective wing play to penetrate Tonga’s defense. The first goal came from Taimane Devoux, who seized on a misjudged catch by the Tongan goalkeeper following a well-placed free-kick by Leah Atuaia.
This opening goal set a positive tone for Samoa, who continued to press for additional scores. In the second half, they maintained their offensive momentum. Captain Lynn Aiono Sagiao and Jayde Sagapolutele were key players, with Sagiao eventually scoring with a powerful shot from near the penalty area to extend their lead.
Tonga, missing key player Tyra Bagiante due to injury, struggled to create effective counterattacks and spent much of the match on the defensive. While they had a few promising moments, they could not convert any opportunities into goals.
With this victory, Samoa is assured of a place in the semi-finals, while Tonga must win their next match against the Cook Islands to keep their chances of progressing alive.