New Zealand qualifies for U-20 World Cup
Fulham midfielder Chris James scored with seconds left in stoppage time to give New Zealand a 1-0 win over New Caledonia in the final game of the OFC qualification tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Despite being favorites in the tournament, the All Whites had to wait until their final game to qualify, fending off a strong run from Fiji, who notched 4 consecutive wins in the OFC tournament.
It is the first time the new Zealand U-20’s have qualified for a World Cup.
New Zealand became the 22nd qualifiers for the 24-team FIFA U-20 World Cup which takes place in Canada between 30 June and 22 July. The final 2 qualifying positions will be decided at the second round of CONCACAF qualifying in Mexico February 21-25.
OFC Final Standings
1. New Zealand (16 pts.)
2. Fiji (12 pts.)
3. Solomon Islands (11 pts.)
4. New Caledonia (9 pts.)
5. Tahiti (7 pts.)
6. Vanuatu (5 pts.)
7. Samoa (0 pts.)
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