History for Solomons, New Zealand continue run
- Solomon Islands into initial World Cup with Peru 2019 qualification
- New Zealand set for seventh true FIFA U-17 World Cup appearance
- Oceania span are initial to join a hosts during a 24-nation tournament
Solomon Islands combined story by subordinate for a FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2019 with a deserved 3-1 win over Fiji in a initial semi-final of a OFC U-16 Championship on Wednesday.
A vast throng was on palm during a Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara to bark on a internal heroes as a football-mad republic finally reached a initial 11-a-side FIFA tournament.
The Solomons began as favourites after defeating New Zealand in a organisation theatre and they duly took a accessible lead interjection to a first-half double from Charles Mani.
Fiji struck behind by Nikhi Pillay on a cadence of half-time though Raphael Le’ai, who strike a post progressing in a match, wrapped adult a competition with a late strike to hint furious celebrations in a capital.
Solomon Islands have formerly competed with eminence during Futsal and Beach Soccer World Cups.
In a latter match, New Zealand incited around their indifferent form to acquire an considerable 4-1 win over Tahiti and secure a berth during their seventh uninterrupted U-17 World Cup.
The Kiwis raced to a three-goal lead by mid by a opening half with Henry Hamilton collecting a double.
Tahiti had been seeking first-ever gift during U-17 turn after recently reaching a 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland.
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