New Zealand v Papua New Guinea | Semi-finals | OFC U-16 Men's Championship 2025 | Highlights
27 Aug 2025, 2 minutes 30 seconds
New Zealand advanced to the final and secured a place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026™ in Qatar, thanks to a victory over Papua New Guinea. After a goalless first half which New Zealand missed several key opportunities, they finally their rhythm after halftime. The breakthrough came in the 62nd minute when Matias Nunez scored a spectacular goal from long range. Just eight minutes later, striker Ben Perez Baldoni, who had been denied multiple times earlier, secured the win by converting a penalty kick.