American Samoa Futsal: 2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup Performance
The 2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup served as a critical competitive stage for national teams across the Oceania region. Futsal, a variant of association football played on a smaller, hard court, demands high technical skill and rapid decision-making. For the American Samoa national team, the tournament held in Païta, New Caledonia, provided a challenging environment to test their capabilities against the region's powerhouses.
Key Facts
- Tournament: 2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup.
- Location: All matches were played at L'Arène du Sud in Païta, New Caledonia.
- Group Stage: American Samoa competed in Group A.
- Overall Record: Four matches played, with zero wins and four losses.
- Top Scorers: Kaleopa led the team's scoring efforts during the competition.
Group Stage Challenges
American Samoa began their campaign in Group A, facing some of the most disciplined teams in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). Their opening match on October 28, 2019, against New Zealand resulted in a 0–9 defeat. New Zealand dominated the scoring, with Manickum netting a hat-trick and Ashby-Peckham adding two goals.
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The struggle continued on October 29, 2019, in a clash against the host nation, New Caledonia. The match ended in another 0–9 loss. New Caledonia displayed a balanced attack, with Humuni and Sele each scoring twice, while Delaunay contributed two goals of his own.
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The final group match on October 30, 2019, saw American Samoa face Vanuatu. While the team suffered a 10–3 defeat, this match marked a significant milestone as they managed to score their first goals of the tournament. Taumua converted a penalty in the 22nd minute, followed by goals from Pouli and Kaleopa.
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Play-off Semi-Finals
Despite the group stage results, American Samoa advanced to the Play-off semi-finals on November 1, 2019. They faced Fiji in a match that proved more competitive than their previous outings. Although Fiji secured a 6–2 victory, American Samoa showed resilience, with Kaleopa and Tualaulelei finding the back of the net.
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Tournament Summary Table
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2019 | New Zealand | Loss | 0–9 | L'Arène du Sud |
| 29 Oct 2019 | New Caledonia | Loss | 0–9 | L'Arène du Sud |
| 30 Oct 2019 | Vanuatu | Loss | 3–10 | L'Arène du Sud |
| 1 Nov 2019 | Fiji | Loss | 2–6 | L'Arène du Sud |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where were the matches played?
All of American Samoa's matches during the 2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup took place at the L'Arène du Sud stadium in Païta, New Caledonia.
Who were the goal scorers for American Samoa?
The players who scored for American Samoa were Taumua, Pouli, Kaleopa, and Tualaulelei.
What was the highest score conceded by American Samoa?
The highest score conceded was 10 goals, which occurred during their match against Vanuatu on October 30, 2019.
Did American Samoa win any matches in the tournament?
No, American Samoa did not win any matches, recording four losses across the group stage and the play-off semi-finals.
Which team did American Samoa face in the play-off semi-finals?
American Samoa played against Fiji in the play-off semi-finals on November 1, 2019.