1996 MATCHES
OCEANIA.
11/05/1996, Papeete, Pater Stadium, 15000
Oceania Nations Cup - First Round
TAHITI 2 (Jean-Loup Rousseau 46', Macha Gatien 88')
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1 (Robert Seni 81')
Tahiti: Laurent Heinis, Willy Tapi, Farahia Teuira, Jean Ludivion,
Coco Fenuati, Coco Doupere (Naea Bennett 46'), Jean-Paul Wong,
Tetahio Auraa, Vetea Laison [c] (Heimana Salem 77'), Mucha Gatien,
Jean-Loup Rousseau.
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi, John Tanisapa, Saeni Daudau, Timothy Inifiri,
Gideon Omokiro, Matai Vave [c], Robert Seni, Augustine Peli,
Edward Rukumana, Hollis Vato (Colman Maniadalo 73'), Richard Bobby
(Daniel Wabo 55').
Referee: Derek Rugg (New Zealand).
Coaches: Tahiti: Umberto Mottini ()
Solomon Islands: Edward Ngara.
16/09/1996, Lae, Ignatius Kilage Stadium, 4500
World Cup Qualifying - First Round (Melanesian Group)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1 (Richard Daniel 15')
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1 (Eddie Rukumana 71')
Papua New Guinea: Willie Bera, Joseph Aisa, Beneho Luluai, Desmond Waku, Gidix Nasa,
Duri Yarawi, Richard Daniel, Geoffrey Emang, Francis Niakuam,
Steven Nune, Manis Lamond.
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi, John Tanisapa, Timothy Inifiri, Saeni Daudau,
Jeffrey Kwaomae, Matai Vave (Chris Moli 63'), Augustine Peli,
Eddie Rukumana, Jacob Moli (Robert Seni 46'), George Kiriau
(Danny Wabo 69'), Noel Berry.
Referee: Eugene Brazzale (Australia).
Coaches: Papua New Guinea: Richard Tamari Nagai.
Solomon Islands: Wilson Maelaua.
Cards: Papua New Guinea: None.
Solomon Islands: Saeni Daudau [Y 20'].
Notes: Some sources credit Noel Berry with Solomon Islands' goal.
No available information regarding Papua New Guinea's substitutions.
18/09/1996, Lae (Papua New Guinea), Ignatius Kilage Stadium, 7500
World Cup Qualifying - First Round (Melanesian Group)
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1 (Noel Berry 16')
VANUATU 1 (Iau Tuan Naukoot 37')
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi, John Tanisapa, Gideon Omokirio (George Kiriau 83'),
Saeni Daudau, Jeffrey Kwaomae, Matai Vave (Chris Moli 30'),
Augustine Peli, Eddie Rukumana, Danny Wabo, Robert Seni, Noel Berry
(Colman Mani 65').
Vanuatu: Fred Jimmy Obed, Nari Russell, Ephraim Kalorib, Bruno Nicolas,
Martin Malessas, Reginal Garo (Shem Morrison 60'), Peter Napuram
(Karl John 46'), Eric Malessas, Iau Tuau Naukoot (Timothy Kaltak 70'),
Noel Vari, Mathew Manesu.
Referee: Massimo Raveino (Tahiti).
Coaches: Solomon Islands: Wilson Maelaua.
Vanuatu: Natonga Saby.
Cards: Solomon Islands: Jeffrey Kwaomae [Y 41'], John Tanisapa [Y 52'],
Mathew Manesu [Y 65'].
Vanuatu: None.
Note: Some sources credit Robert Seni with Solomon Islands' goal.
20/09/1996, Lae, Ignatius Kilage Stadium, 7500
World Cup Qualifying - First Round (Melanesian Group)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2 (Batman Furigi 88', Roy Karang 89')
VANUATU 1 (Reginald Garo 27')
Papua New Guinea: Willie Bera, Joseph Aisa, Beneho Luluai, Desmond Waku
(Francis Niakuam 44'), Gidix Nasa (Harrison Kamake 62'), Duri Yarawi,
Richard Daniel, Geoffrey Emang, Roy Karang, Steven Nune
(Batman Furigi 44'), Manis Lamond.
Vanuatu: Fred Jimmy Obed, Nari Russell, Ephraim Kalorib, Bruno Nicolas,
Martin Malessas, Reginald Garo (Iau Tuan Naukoot 70'), Timothy Kaltak
(Craig Bani 48'), Eric Malessas (Shem Morrison 46'), Karl John, Noel Vari,
Mathew Manesu.
Referee: Eugene Brazzale (Australia).
Coaches: Papua New Guinea: Richard Tamari Nagai.
Vanuatu: Natonga Saby.
Cards: Papua New Guinea: Richard Daniel [Y 79'].
Vanuatu: Karl John [Y 25'], Mathew Manesu [Y 76'].
27/10/1996, Papeete, Olympic Stadium, 5000
Oceania Nations Cup - Final (1st Leg)
TAHITI 0
AUSTRALIA 6 (Ernie Tapai 5', Paul Trimboli 20', Kris Trajanovski 25', 28', 44', 89')
Tahiti: Ricky Fassain, Tetahio Auraa, Jean Ludivion, John Thunot, Farahia Teuira,
Tehina Tahitotera, Rupena Raumati, Heimana Vaiho, Reynald Temarii,
Coco Fenuati, Jean-Luc Rousseau.
Australia: Zeljko Kalac, Ernie Tapai (Paul Wade 70'), Robbie Hooker
(Robert Enes 65'), Milan Ivanovic, Tony Popovic, Alex Tobin [c],
Craig Foster, Milan Blagojevic, Alistair Edwards, Kris Trajanovski,
Paul Trimboli.
Referee: Barry Tasker (New Zealand).
Coaches: Tahiti: Gerard Kautai.
Australia: Raul Blanco (caretaker coach).
Notes: It is unknown if Tahiti used any substitutes.
According to some sources, the attendance was 6500.
01/11/1996, Canberra, Bruce Stadium, 9421
Oceania Nations Cup - Final (2nd Leg)
AUSTRALIA 5 (Robbie Hooker 11', Kris Trajanovski 21', 36', 54',
Rupena Raumati 31' OG)
TAHITI 0
Australia: Zeljko Kalac, Matthew Bingley, Robbie Hooker, Milan Ivanovic,
Tony Popovic, Alex Tobin, Craig Foster (Robert Enes 76'), Paul Wade [c]
(Jason Polak 60'), Ernie Tapai, Kris Trajanovski (Warren Spink 60'),
Paul Trimboli.
Tahiti: Laurent Heinis, Eric Etaeta, Jean Ludivion, Farahia Teuira,
Patrick Appriou (Heimana Vaiho 80'), Tehina Tahitoterai, Jean-Paul Wong,
Rupena Raumati (Stephane Tuairau 46'), Reynald Temarii, Tetahio Auraa,
Jean-Luc Rousseau (Gatien Maheanuu 66').
Referee: Intaz Shah (Fiji).
Coaches: Australia: Raul Blanco (caretaker coach).
Tahiti: Gerard Kautai.
11/11/1996, Nuku'alofa, 500
World Cup Qualifying - First Round (Polynesian Group)
TONGA 2 (Timote Moleni 20', 67')
COOK ISLANDS 0
Tonga: Viliami Taufahema, Kiliti Taufahema (Siosaia Ngahe Vave 76'),
Ahosivi Unufe, Kilifi Vele, Salesi Lanisi (Amone Leao 69'),
Sitivi Sikulu, Siale Vea, Silio Via, Tolutau Vane, Timote Moleni,
Lopeti Kafoa.
Cook Islands: Vaiola Tiere, James Nand, Alex Napa (Teariki Goodwin 72'),
Benjamin Rairoa, Michael Mouauri, Noel Tutangata, Nelson Akava,
Joseph Chambers, Stenter Mani, Edward Drollet, Tristram Chambers.
Referee: Peter Paul Pondo (Papua New Guinea).
Coaches: Tonga: James Fasi.
Cook Islands: Alex Napa.
Cards: None.
Note: Referee also reported as Shameem Khan (Fiji).
13/11/1996, Nuku'alofa (Tonga), 400
World Cup Qualifying - First Round (Polynesian Group)
WESTERN SAMOA 2 (T. Tapunu'u 10', Junior Palusami Michael 20')
COOK ISLANDS 1 (Stenter Mani 68')
Western Samoa: Iamafana Akerei, Luciano Williams, Yiu Hing Yiu Hing, Pelco Togi,
Anomann Lolo, Etisone Vazmoso, Felise Seia, Ben Lemana, Petaveng Mamea,
Junior Palusami Michael, T. Tapunu'u (Faafetai Hunt 66'
(Faala Isara 76')).
Cook Islands: Vaiola Tiere, James Nand, Alex Napa, Benjamin Rairoa, Michael Mouauri,
Noel Tutangata (Teariki Goodwin 72'), Nelson Akava, Joseph Chambers,
Stenter Mani, Edward Drollet, Tristram Chambers.
Referee: Shameem Khan (Fiji).
Coaches: Western Samoa: Terry Epa.
Cook Islands: Alex Napa.
Cards: Western Samoa: Junior Palusami Michael [Y 85'].
Cook Islands: Alex Napa [Y 88'].
Note: Referee also reported as Peter Paul Pondo (Papua New Guinea).
15/11/1996, Nuku'alofa, 850
World Cup Qualifying - First Round (Polynesian Group)
TONGA 1 (Vane Tolutua 29')
WESTERN SAMOA 0
Tonga: Viliami Taufahema, Kiliti Taufahema (Siosaia Ngahe Vave 82'),
Ahosivi Unufe, Kilifi Vele, Salesi Lanisi, Sitivi Sikulu
(Penieli Moa 82'), Siale Vea, Silio Vea, Vane Tolutau, Timote Moleni,
Lopeti Kafoa.
Western Samoa: Iamafana Akerei, Anomann Lolo, Faafetai Hunt (Luciano Williams 79'),
Iopu Maliko, Pelco Togi, Petaveng Mamea, Felise Seia, Ben Lemana,
Faala Isara (Etisone Vazmoso 52'), Junior Palusam Michael, T. Tapunu'u
(Yiu Hing Yiu Hing 75').
Referee: Neil Fox (New Zealand).
Coaches: Tonga: James Fasi.
Western Samoa: Terry Epa.
Cards: Tonga: None.
Western Samoa: Petaveng Mamea [R 86'].
Note: Goal also reported as Vane Tolutua 7'.
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