1997 MATCHES
OCEANIA.
??/??/1997
Inter-Island Cup
COCOS/KEELING ISL. 3
CHRISTMAS ISLAND 10
Note: Not a full FIFA international.
??/??/1997
Inter-Island Cup
COCOS/KEELING ISL. 0
CHRISTMAS ISLAND 3
Note: Not a full FIFA international.
18/01/1997, Melbourne, Lakeside Stadium, 10496
Four Nations Tournament
AUSTRALIA 1 (Matthew Bingley 24')
NEW ZEALAND 0
Australia: Zeljko Kalac, Matthew Bingley, Robbie Hooker (Ernie Tapai 66'), Alex Tobin
(Dominic Longo 76'), Milan Ivanovic, Paul Trimboli (Robert Enes 66'),
Craig Foster, David Zdrilic, Mark Babic, Aytek Genc (Luke Casserly 12'),
Kris Trajanovski (Warren Spink 82').
New Zealand: Jason Batty, Neil Harlock, Rodger Gray, Michael McGarry (Stu Jacobs 36'),
Darren McClennan, Chris Jackson, Simon Elliott (Jason New 89'), Mark Burton,
Danny Hay, Chris Zoricich, Vaughan Coveny (Mark Elrick 75').
Referee: Eugene Brazzale (Australia).
Coaches: Australia: Terry Venables (England).
New Zealand: Keith Pritchett (Scotland).
15/02/1997, Nuku'alofa, 3000
World Cup Qualifying
TONGA 0
SOLOMON ISLANDS 4 (George Kiriau 34', Robert Seni 73', Noel Berry 85', Augustine Peli 87')
Tonga: Viliami Taufahema, Kiliti Taufahema, Ahosivi Unufe, Kilifi Vele,
Salesi Lanisi, Sitivi Sikulu, Siale Vea, Silio Vea, Tolutau Vane,
Timote Moleni, Lopeti Kafoa (Petiasi Vaihu 73').
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi, Jimmy Kaierea, Timothy Inifri, Saeni Daudau,
Jeffrey Kwaomae, Henry Koto (Jason Limae 77'), Augustine Peli,
George Kiriau (Noel Bako 66'), Danny Wabo (Colman Maniadalo 46'),
Robert Seni, Noel Berry.
Referee: Derek Rugg (New Zealand).
Coaches: Tonga: James Fasi.
Solomon Islands: Eddie Ngava.
Cards: None.
Note: Some sources credit Rukuama with the fourth goal but according to FIFA
he didn't participate in this match.
17/02/1997, Suva
Friendly International
FIJI 1
SOLOMON ISLANDS 2
21/02/1997, Nadi
Friendly International
FIJI 3
SOLOMON ISLANDS 2
01/03/1997, Honiara, Lawson Tama, 4000
World Cup Qualifying
SOLOMON ISLANDS 9 (Noel Berry 3', 41', 57', Eddie Rukumana 12', Danny Wabo 37',
Robert Seni 61', 63', 74', George Kiriau 66')
TONGA 0
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi, Jimmy Kaierea, Timothy Inifiri, Saeni Daudau,
Jeffrey Kwaomae, Eddie Rukumana, Augustine Peli (Andrew Rockson 67'),
George Kiriau, Danny Wabo (Colman Mani 57'), Robert Seni
(Richard Fugui 86'), Noel Berry.
Tonga: Viliami Taufahema, Kiliti Taufahema (Lopeti Kafoa 46'), Ahosivi Unufe,
Kilifi Uele, Salesi Lanisi, Amone Leao, Siale Vea, Sililo Vea,
Uame Tolutau, Timote Moleni, Penieli Moa (Sione Vakalahi 46'
(Sitivi Sikulu 80')).
Referee: Massimo Raveino (Tahiti).
Coaches: Solomon Islands: Eddie Ngava.
Tonga: Umberto Mottini.
Cards: Solomon Islands:
Tonga: Timote Moleni [Y 40'].
Notes: According to FIFA, the following Solomon Islands' players received
yellow cards: Jeffrey Kwaomae [Y 41'], John Tanisapa [Y 52'].
John Tanisapa, however, didn't participate in this match. It is assumed
that this is a transcription error - both players were already
cautioned, at the times listed above, in the game against Vanuatu, dated
18/09/1996.
Some sources list Augustine Peli as a scorer and Robert Seni with only
two goals.
31/05/1997, Port Moresby, Sir Hubert Murray, 3000
World Cup Qualifying
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1 (Francis Niakuam 80')
NEW ZEALAND 0
Papua New Guinea: Willie Bera, Joseph Aisa, Gidix Nasa, Peter Paliwa, Batman Furigi,
Duri Yarawi, Richard Daniel, Geoffery Emang (Panniu Carrol 87'),
Roy Karang, Steven Mune (Francis Niakuam 51'), Hans Gewebing
(Wesley Waiwai 88').
New Zealand: Jason Batty, Gavin Wilkinson, Daniel Hay, Ivan Vicelich, Noah Hickey
(Rodger Gray 74'), Michael McGarry, Simon Elliot, Chris Jackson,
Neil Harlock (Mark Atkinson 13'), Vaughan Coveny, Mark Elrick
(Nicolas Viljoen 66').
Referee: Nik Ahmad Haji Yaakub (Malaysia).
Coaches: Papua New Guinea: Richard Nagai.
New Zealand: Joe McGrath (Rep. of Ireland).
Cards: Papua New Guinea: Duri Yarawi [Y 70'], Panniu Carrol [Y 88'].
New Zealand: Michael McGarry [Y 41'].
Note: Some sources credit Moyap with the goal but according to FIFA
he didn't participate in this match.
07/06/1997, Ba, Govind Park, 5500
World Cup Qualifying
FIJI 0
NEW ZEALAND 1 (Chris Jackson 80' pen)
Fiji: Isikeli Sevanaia, Romulo Kaibau, Ulaiasi Radike Seruvatu,
Emosi Baleinuku, Usemio Akuila Logaivau, Lorima Batirerega,
Jope Lomu (Alivate Driu 14'), Ramen Datt Sharma (Kameli Kilawaga 41'),
Esala Masinisau, Liuai Duguga, Solome Pita.
New Zealand: Jason Batty, Gavin Wilkinson, Daniel Hay (Chris Jackson 14'),
Ivan Vicelich, Danny McLennan (Nicolas Viljoen 65'), Michael McGarry
(Neil Harlock 46'), Simon Elliot, Rodger Gray, Mark Atkinson,
Vaughan Coveny, Riki van Steeden.
Referee: Eugene Brazzale (Australia).
Coaches: Fiji:
New Zealand: Joe McGrath (Rep. of Ireland).
Cards: Fiji: Emosi Baleinuku [Y 28'], Usemio Akuila Logaivau [Y 60'],
Romulo Kaibau [Y 62'], Solome Pita [Y 75'].
New Zealand: Danny McLennan [Y 24'].
Note: According to FIFA, Jope Lomu received a yellow card in the
52nd minute. The same source, however, states that he was
substituted in the 14th minute.
11/06/1997, Sydney, Parramatta Stadium, 3127
World Cup Qualifying
AUSTRALIA 13 (Damian Mori 2', 15', 37', 55', 82', John Aloisi 34', 54', 83', 88', 89',
Craig Foster 69', Ernie Tapai 80', Mark Bosnich 90' pen)
SOLOMON ISLANDS 0
Australia: Mark Bosnich, Robbie Slater (Ernie Tapai 73'), Stan Lazaridis
(Robert Hooker 73'), Steve Horvat, Alex Tobin, Tony Vidmar, Craig Foster,
Ned Zelic, Damian Mori, Aurelio Vidmar, John Aloisi.
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi, Jimmy Kaierea, Jeffrey Kwaomai, Timothy Inifiri,
Saeni Daudau, Eddie Rukumana (Selson Molea 73'), Noel Berry, Cliff Sasau,
Colman Maniadola (Batram Suri 68'), George Kiriau, Andrew Sala-Rockson
(Augustine Peli 46').
Referee: Grimshaw (New Zealand).
Coaches: Australia: Terry Venables (England).
Solomon Islands: Eddie Ngava.
Cards: Australia: None.
Solomon Islands: Timothy Inifiri [Y 50'], Saeni Daudau [R 53'],
Jimmy Kaierea [Y 88'].
Notes: Damain Mori's 5th goal also reported as having been scored by Ned Zelic.
Jimmy Manewai also listed instead of Jimmy Kaierea by some sources.
11/06/1997, Auckland, North Harbour Stadium, 4000.
World Cup Qualifying
NEW ZEALAND 7 (Vaughan Coveny 10', 13', 67', Wynton Rufer 22', 31', Simon Elliot 40',
Tim Stevens 80')
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 0
New Zealand: Jason Batty, Chris Jackson, Tim Stevens, Ivan Vicelich,
Michael McGarry (Neil Harlock 55'), Wynton Rufer, Simon Elliot,
Rodger Gray (Gareth Rowe 67'), Mark Atkinson, Vaughan Coveny
(Danny McLennan 72'), Neil Harlock.
Papua New Guinea: Willie Bera, Joseph Aisa, Gidix Nasa, Peter Paliwa, Batman Furigi,
Duri Yarawi, Richard Daniel, Geoffery Emang, Roy Karang
(Panniu Carrol 70'), Steven Mune (Francis Niakuam 52'), Hans Gewebing
(Wesley Waiwai 88').
Referee: Edward Lennie (Australia).
Coaches: New Zealand: Joe McGrath (Rep. of Ireland).
Papua New Guinea: Richard Nagai.
Cards: New Zealand: None.
Papua New Guinea: Gidix Nasa [Y 17'].
Notes: David Stevens also listed instead of Tim Stevens by some sources.
Some sources claim that the attendance was 12033.
13/06/1997, Sydney, Parramatta Stadium, 2869
World Cup Qualifying
AUSTRALIA 5 (Aurelio Vidmar 17', Paul Trimboli 43', 45', Graham Arnold 46',
Matthew Bingley 66')
TAHITI 0
Australia: Zeljko Kalac, Kevin Muscat, Matthew Bingley (Stan Lazaridis 70'),
Milan Ivanovic, Craig Moore, Robert Enes, Robert Hooker (Ernie Tapai 70'),
Ned Zelic, Graham Arnold, Aurelio Vidmar (Kris Trajanovski 46'),
Paul Trimboli.
Tahiti: Ricky Fassain (Jimmy Tahutini 17'), Rex Faura, Jean Ludivion, Tetaio Auraa,
Heimana Vaiho, Vetea Lai San, Eddie Etaeta, Olivier Dexter, Sylvain Boene,
Harold Amaru (Steeve Fatupua 82'), Marc Douepere (Jean-Lou Rousseau 63').
Referee: Brian Precious (New Zealand).
Coaches: Australia: Terry Venables (England).
Tahiti: Richard Vansam.
Cards: Australia: None.
Tahiti: Heimana Vaiho [Y 3'], Harold Amaru [Y 30'].
15/06/1997, Suva, National Stadium, 1500
World Cup Qualifying
FIJI 3 (Solome Pita 22', Esala Masinisau 26', Liuai Duguga 89')
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1 (Wesley Waiwai 68')
Fiji: Isikeli Sevanaia, Romulo Kaibau, Ulaiasi Radike Seruvatu,
Emosi Baleinuku, Usemio Akuila Logaivau, Lorima Batirerega,
Jope Lomu (Valerio Nasema 62'), Ramen Datt Sharma, Esala Masinisau
(Solome Pita 71'), Liuai Duguga, Solome Pita (Alivate Driu 67').
Papua New Guinea: Willie Bera, Joseph Aisa, Gidix Nasa, Harrison Kamake,
Panniu Carrol (Batman Furigi 28'), Duri Yarawi, Richard Daniel,
Geoffery Emang, Roy Karang, Steven Mune (Francis Niakuam 65'),
Wesley Waiwai (Hans Gewebing 88').
Referee: Edward Lennie (Australia).
Coaches: Fiji: Sashi Singh.
Papua New Guinea: Richard Nagai.
Cards: None.
15/06/1997, Sydney (Australia), Gabbie, 253
World Cup Qualifying
SOLOMON ISLANDS 4 (Robert Seni 37', Noel Berry 39', 80', Moses Toata 89')
TAHITI 1 (Jean Ludivion 82')
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi, Robert Seni, Timothy Inifiri, Sikele Buga,
Jeffrey Kwaomae, Eddie Rukumana, Cliff Sasau, George Kiriau
(Moses Toata 45'), Augustine Peli, Colman Maniadalo, Noel Berry.
Tahiti: Jimmy Tahutini, Tetah Yauraa (Harold Amaru 45'), Syluain Boeene,
Maco Douepere (Moise Tetuanui 45'), Jean Ludivion, Heimana Paama,
Steeve Fatupua, Heimana Vaiho, Stellio Tiatia, Vetea Laisan,
Teva Ravetupu (Oliver Dexter 76').
Referee: Neil Fox (New Zealand).
Coaches: Solomon Islands: Eddie Ngava.
Tahiti: Richard Vansam.
Cards: Solomon Islands: Sikele Buga [Y 16'], Jeffrey Kwaomae [Y 77'],
Cliff Sasau [Y 79'].
Tahiti: Heimana Vaiho [Y 30'], Jean Ludivion [Y 81'].
Note: Solomon Islands forfeited their right to host this game.
17/06/1997, Sydney (Australia), Parramatta Stadium, 2122
World Cup Qualifying
SOLOMON ISLANDS 2 (Augustine Peli 63', Batrim Suri 70')
AUSTRALIA 6 (Robert Slater 16', Graham Arnold 17', Jimmy Kaierea 39' OG,
Ernie Tapai 47', 51', Aurelio Vidmar 77' pen)
Solomon Islands: Severino Aefi (Peter Mautoa 49'), Jimmy Kaierea, Saeni Daudau,
Eddie Rukumana, Noel Berry (Colman Maniadola 82'), Danny Wabo,
Augustine Peli (Moses Toata 73'), Batrim Suri, Robert Seni,
Selson Molea, Sikele Buga.
Australia: Jason Petkovic, Alex Tobin, Milan Ivanovic, Ernie Tapai
(Aurelio Vidmar 72'), Stan Lazaridis, Robert Slater, Josip Skoko
(Kevin Muscat 72'), Damian Mori, Robert Enes (Kris Trajanovski 77'),
Tony Vidmar, Graham Arnold.
Referee: Brian Precious (New Zealand).
Coaches: Solomon Islands: Eddie Ngava.
Australia: Terry Venables (England).
Cards: Solomon Islands: Danny Wabo [Y 44'], Eddie Rukumana [R 77'].
Australia: None.
Notes: Solomon Islands forfeited their right to host this game.
According to FIFA, Eddie Rukumana received his red card in
the 44th minute.
Berry - Maniadola substitution also reported to have taken
place 71'; Toata - Peli substitution 65'; Aefi - Mautoa
substitution 60'.
18/06/1997, Auckland, North Harbour Stadium, 12033
World Cup Qualifying
NEW ZEALAND 5 (Wynton Rufer 17', 77', Vaughan Coveny 63', Nicolas Viljoen 80',
Riki van Steeden 85')
FIJI 0
New Zealand: Jason Batty, Chris Jackson, Gavin Wilkinson, Ivan Vicelich,
Riki van Steeden, Wynton Rufer (Noah Hickey 74') , Simon Elliot,
Rodger Gray (Gareth Rowe 63'), Mark Atkinson, Vaughan Coveny,
Tim Stevens (Nicolas Viljoen 54').
Fiji: Isikeli Sevanaia, Romulo Kaibau, Ulaias Radike Seruvatu,
Emosi Baleinuku, Usemio Akuila Logaivau, Kameli Kilawaga
(Sekove Duanatama 61'), Jope Lomu, Ramen Datt Sharma, Esala Masinisau,
Liuai Duguga (Ravuama Madigi 71'), Alivate Driu.
Referee: Massimo Raveino (Tahiti).
Coaches: New Zealand: Joe McGrath (Rep. of Ireland).
Fiji: Sashi Singh.
Cards: New Zealand: Tim Stevens [Y 55'].
Fiji: Jope Lomu [R 51'].
19/06/1997, Sydney (Australia), Parramatta Stadium, 2919
World Cup Qualifying
TAHITI 0
AUSTRALIA 2 (Ned Zelic 10', Paul Trimboli 89')
Tahiti: Jimmy Tahutini, Harold Amaru, Jean Ludivion, Heimana Paama,
Sylvain Boeene, Rex Faaura (Steeve Fatupua 85'), Eddy Etaeta,
Moise Tetuanui, Vetea Laisan, Jean Lou Rousseau, Tetaio Auraa
(Maco Nena 72').
Australia: Mark Bosnich, Matthew Bingley (Kris Trajanovski 77'), Craig Moore
(Alex Tobin 46'), Steve Horvat, Tony Popovic, Robert Hooker,
Craig Foster, Ned Zelic, Aurelio Vidmar, John Aloisi, Damian Mori
(Paul Trimboli 77').
Referee: Bruce Edward Grimshaw (New Zealand).
Coaches: Tahiti: Richard Vansam.
Australia: Terry Venables (England).
Cards: Tahiti: Moise Tetuanui [Y 46'], Eddy Etaeta [Y 86']
Australia: Robert Hooker [Y 70'].
Notes: Tahiti forfeited their right to host this game.
Tetuanui's first name also reported as Calixte.
21/06/1997, Port Moresby, 3000
World Cup Qualifying
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 0
FIJI 1 (Driu)
Referee: Pirom Un-Prasert (Thailand).
21/06/1997, Sydney (Australia), Melitta Eagles, 500
World Cup Qualifying
TAHITI 1 (Jean-Loup Rousseau 43')
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1 (Jeffrey Kwaomae 38')
Tahiti: Jimmy Tahutini, Tetah Yauraa (Maco Nena 62'), Syluain Boeene,
Moise Tetuanui, Jean Ludivion, Heimana Paama, Harold Amaru
(Vetea Laisan 75'), Eddy Etaeta, Rex Faura (Steeve Fatupua 45'),
Heimana Vaiho, Jean-Loup Rousseau.
Solomon Islands: Maco Nena, Robert Seni (Danny Wabo 10'), Selson Molea, Cliff Sasau,
Jeffrey Kwaomae, Jason Damuri (George Kiriau 75'), Saeni Daudau,
Timothy Inifiri, Augustine Peli, Batram Suri (Moses Toata 55'),
Noel Berry.
Referee: Bruce Edward Grimshaw (New Zealand).
Coaches: Tahiti: Richard Vansam.
Solomon Islands: Eddie Ngava.
Cards: Tahiti: Heimana Vaiho [Y 70'], Jean Ludivion [Y 71'].
Solomon Islands: Selson Molea [Y 40'], Noel Berry [Y 57'],
Timothy Inifiri [Y 58'].
Note: Tahiti forfeited their right to host this game.
28/06/1997, Auckland, North Harbour Stadium, 25000
World Cup Qualifying
NEW ZEALAND 0
AUSTRALIA 3 (John Aloisi 18', Aurelio Vidmar 42', Craig Foster 66')
New Zealand: Jason Batty, Danny Hay, Ivan Vicelich, Gavin Wilkinson, Mark Atkinson,
Simon Elliott, Michael McGarry (Noah Hickey 61'), Chris Jackson,
Richard van Steeden (Tim Stevens 85'), Vaughan Coveny, Wynton Rufer.
Australia: Mark Bosnich, Milan Ivanovic, Craig Moore (Tony Vidmar 88'), Alex Tobin,
Ned Zelic, Robbie Slater, Stan Lazaridis, Craig Foster, Aurelio Vidmar,
Graham Arnold, John Aloisi.
Referee: Okada Masayoshi (Japan).
Coaches: New Zealand: Joe McGrath (Rep. of Ireland).
Australia: Terry Venables (England).
Cards: New Zealand: Chris Jackson [Y 65', YR 67'].
Australia: Graham Arnold [Y 55'], Mark Bosnich [Y 70'],
Aurelio Vidmar [Y 75'].
05/07/1997, Sydney, Parramatta Stadium, 14045
World Cup Qualifying
AUSTRALIA 2 (Ned Zelic 6', Graham Arnold 54')
NEW ZEALAND 0
Australia: Mark Bosnich, Milan Ivanovic, Alex Tobin [c], Craig Moore
(Tony Vidmar 88'), Craig Foster, Ned Zelic, Stan Lazaridis, Robbie Slater,
Aurelio Vidmar, Graham Arnold (Damian Mori 79'), John Aloisi
(Paul Trimboli 79').
New Zealand: Jason Batty, Mark Atkinson, Ivan Vicelich, Danny Hay, Gavin Wilkinson
(Rodger Gray 84'), Gareth Rowe, Richard van Steeden (Neil Harlock 80'),
Michael McGarry, Simon Elliott, Nick Viljoen, Tim Stevens
(Noah Hickey 71').
Referee: Jamal Al-Sharif (Syria).
Coaches: Australia: Terry Venables (England).
New Zealand: Joe McGrath (Rep. of Ireland).
Note: This game had been scheduled for the Sydney Football Stadium on July 5 but
due to a waterlogged pitch the game was moved to the Parramatta Stadium.
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