2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup
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The 2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup was the 12th edition of the OFC Futsal Nations Cup (previously called the OFC Futsal Championship), the international futsal championship organised by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for the men's national teams of Oceania.
Tournament details | |
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Host country | New Caledonia |
City | Nouméa |
Dates | 27 October – 2 November 2019 |
Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Solomon Islands (6th title) |
Runners-up | New Zealand |
Third place | Tahiti |
Fourth place | New Caledonia |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 18 |
Goals scored | 185 (10.28 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Nicky Malivuk Olivier Hirihiri |
Best player(s) | Dylan Manickum |
Best goalkeeper | Anthony Talo |
Fair play award | American Samoa |
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In November 2018, it was announced that New Caledonia would host the competition.[1] The tournament was held from 27 October to 2 November.[2]
The winner qualified as the OFC representative at the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup (originally 2020 but postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic) in Lithuania.[3][4]
Solomon Islands were the defending champions, and successfully defended their title after defeating New Zealand in the final.