Vanuatu vs New Caledonia live stream World cup 2014 qualifiers on PC
Vanuatu vs New Caledonia live stream World cup 2014 qualifiers on PC
Time:01/06/12 15:00 Local Time
Venue:Honiara
Status: LIVE
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Qualification history
FIFA’s newest member in Oceania - having been affiliated only in 2004 despite a long history of football in the French-speaking Melanesian nation - go into the Brazil 2014 qualifiers as South Pacific champions. They were crowned in 2007 in the tournament which doubled as 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying.
The current crop
New Caledonia have played irregular matches against fellow French-speaking Oceania nations Tahiti and Vanuatu since the last FIFA World Cup campaign four years ago, with results suggesting little is between the trio. A relatively consistent record in continental youth championships indicates the talent production line is continuing to provide some depth for the senior team.
The key players
Captain Pierre Wajoka has unquestionably been the leading figure in Caledonian football over the past decade, with the attacking midfielder having the honour of scoring the globe's first 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying goal. Another major player going forward will be midfielder Caesar Lolohea, who recently signed a professional contract at Stade Laval in France’s Ligue 2.
Coach: Christophe Coursimault
Best performance in a FIFA competition: None
Former stars: Marc Kanyan, Gilles Tavergeux, Gerald Delmas
Qualification history
Vanuatu have proven themselves more than capable of competing with Oceania’s elite, securing a number of impressive results across their four FIFA World Cup™ campaigns. Two third-placed finishes in the South Pacific Games saw them progress to the second stage of qualifying for Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010. The nation’s most famous result was a powerhouse 4-2 victory over New Zealand in 2004; a result which allowed Solomon Islands to secure an Oceania play-off final against Australia.
The present
Vanuatu have played only a handful of international matches since the last FIFA World Cup qualifiers four years ago, achieving a variety of results with close scorelines. The nation’s football received a boost in 2011 as local side Amicale turned in a number of outstanding performances to become the first Vanuatuan club to reach the OFC O-League final.
The stars
Striker Fenedy Masauvakalo was front and centre during Amicale’s run, top-scoring in continental competition, and his performances in front of goal are sure to be crucial to Vanuatu’s 2014 FIFA World Cup hopes. Also up front are Robert Tasso and Francois Sakama, both of whom have significant club experience.
Coach: Saby Natonga
Best performance in a FIFA competition: None
Former stars: Richard Iwai, Etienne Mermer, David Chillia
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