American Samoa reach second round of football world cup qualifier Photo: OFC Media via Phototek
American Samoa has reached the second round of the FIFA women's world cup qualifier, for the first time, beating the Cook Islands 4-0 in Rarotonga.
Three of their four goals came in the first half, setting up a dominant victory over the tournament hosts in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers (round one) final.
American Samoa picked up where they left off from their 3-0 win over Tonga three days prior, pressing the Cook Islands and controlling the contest from start to finish.
American Samoa has failed to score a single goal in any of their five previous World Cup qualifiers dating back to 1998, but during these games, American Samoa finished with seven goals in just two games across their stay in the Cook Islands.
They now advance to join Group A of FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 OFC Round Two Qualifying in February 2026, alongside New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, and Samoa. Meanwhile, the Cook Islands hopes of qualifying come to an early end.
Tonga come from behind to beat Tahiti in international friendly
Tonga come from behind to beat Tahiti in international friendly Photo: OFC Media via Phototek
Tonga has beaten Tahiti 4-1 in an international friendly at the CIFA Academy in Rarotonga.
Two goals from star striker Loma McNeese led the Mataliki to a comeback victory, after falling behind to an early Tahitian goal in the first nine minutes.
It's Tonga's second international scalp of the year, whilst Tahiti finish the 2025 calendar without a victory to their name, and remain winless since the 2019 Pacific Games.
Both sides suffered an early exit from FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ Qualifying three days earlier.
