FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Fiji vs New Zealand, 2018 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, Round Three

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  • 48': Chris Wood (P)
  • 55': Marco Rojas

New Zealand on brink of World Cup playoffs after Fiji win

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Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Venue: Lautoka
Location: ,

Line-Ups

FIJ Fiji

No. Name
22 Beniaminio Mateinaqara (GK)
Epeli Saukuru
8 Setareki Hughes
Kavaia Rawaqa
Dave Radrigai
17 Kolinio Sivoki
Remueru Tekiate
Osea Vakatalesau
9 Roy Krishna
Peniame Drova
Taniela Waqa Yellow Card

NZL New Zealand

No. Name
1 Stefan Marinovic (GK)
5 Michael Boxall
18 Kip Colvey
15 Clayton Lewis
11 Marco Rojas
6 Bill Tuiloma Yellow Card
4 Themistoklis Tzimopoulos
15 Michael McGlinchey
9 Chris Wood
22 Andrew Durante
3 Deklan Wynne

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