The 2005 OFC Under-17 Tournament was an

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competition in Oceania. It was the 11th edition of the OFC Under 17 Qualifying Tournament, Nine teams participated in the tournament.FIFA.com
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. Australia won their tenth (and fourth consecutive) title after beating

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1–0 in the final. This also marked Australia's final participation (and championship) in an OFC U-17 men's event as they would become members of the AFC starting the next year (2006).

Qualification

All member teams qualified automatically.

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withdrew before the tournament began on March 3, citing financial reasons.

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and

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also withdrew. The following teams participated in the tournament: * * * * * * * * *

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Semi-finals

Third place playoff

Final

Australia qualified for the U-17 World Cup.

References

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