American Samoa V New Zealand

Match Information

Solomon Islands National Stadium, Honiara, Solomon IslandsFIFA

Audio Language

• English

Description

New Zealand completed their Group A campaign in Round 2 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers with a hard-fought victory over American Samoa. After struggling to break down a resilient defence in the first half, New Zealand took the lead through a Kelli Brown penalty, followed by a second-half header from captain Claudia Bunge and a spectacular top-corner strike by substitute Indiah-Paige Riley to secure their spot in the semi-finals. Despite the defeat, American Samoa also advances to the semi-finals as Group A runner-up.

Competition Information

• Women

• Football

• Main