The 1986 OFC Women's Championship was the second OFC Women's Championship of

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(also known as the OFC Women's Nations Cup). It took place in

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from 29 March to 5 April 1986. Four teams participated in the tournament, and a total of eight matches were played.

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defeated

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4–1 in the final to win the second edition of the tournament. Defending champions

finished third, after winning to their B-side in penalty shoot-outs.

Teams

The following four teams participated in the tournament: * * * * (withdrew) * New Zealand B entered following the late withdrawal of Papua New Guinea.

Results

First round

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Third place play-off

Final

Awards

Statistics

Goalscorers

;3 goals * Liu Yu-chu ;2 goals * Chou Tai-ying *

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;1 goal *

Renaye Iserief Renaye Iserief was an Australian soccer player who participated at the 1986 OFC Women's Championship. Iserief played 16 times for Australia and scored 9 goals. References Living people Australian women's soccer players Place of birth mis ...

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* Sharon Mateljan *

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* Yang Hsiu-chih * Hsie Hsiu-min * Ma Wei-chiu * Maureen Jacobson * Jo Bradley (for New Zealand B)

External links

OFC Site

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