Solomon Islands turned in an impressive showing with a 12-1 victory over Vanuatu in both side’s final match in Tahiti.
The penultimate day of action at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2023 took place at the Fédération Tahitienne de Football Academy in Papeete, following inclement weather in the area on the previous day.
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – who finished 4th in Groups A and B respectively were up first, followed by New Caledonia and the Cook Islands, who has come 3rd in the group stages.
Gracester Kini was the star of the show for the Solomon Islands, notching six goals as they overwhelmed Vanuatu in the Sunday morning encounter.
Four goals from captain Gertrude Oritaimae added to the tally as her side finished their campaign on the best note possible.
There was a late consolation for Vanuatu when Keren Carlot’s free-kick cleared the wall and was spilled into the net by goalkeeper Fiona Goroani.
–OFC Media
