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Solomon Islands National Stadium, Honiara, Solomon IslandsOFC

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New Zealand advanced to the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Men's Championship with a commanding 8-0 win over hosts Solomon Islands, securing the top spot in Group B. Following a cautious start, New Zealand's offense erupted with a five-goal burst in the first half, ignited by a long-range strike from John Woldegiorgis. Ethan Dyer, Matias Nunez, and Cruz Pietersen all scored before Woldegiorgis added his second. In the second half, he completed his hat-trick, while Ben Perez Baldoni and Willem Des Tombe also found the net. The victory sets up a semi-final clash with Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands will now play Tahiti for fifth place.

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