Match Report
Samoa (4th, 0 pts) visited New Caledonia (1st, 5 pts) with 5 points between them. Samoa's recent output lagged their position: 8th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3/0.67 for New Caledonia and 0/6.33 for Samoa (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Defeat had followed defeat for Samoa — four in succession.
Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby staged the fixture, a ground that holds 15,000. R. Banga officiated: 5 games logged, averaging 0.0 yellow cards each. On the scoreboard, New Caledonia led 4-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 7-0.