The 2006 OFC Women's U-20 Championship was the 3rd edition of the

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, a biennial international

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competition for women's under-20 national teams organised by

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. The final tournament was hosted for the first time in Samoa from 31 March–8 April 2006. Players born on or after 1 January 1986 were eligible to participate in the competition. Holders

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were not eligible to defend their title after moving into the

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. In the final,

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defeated

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6–0. In doing so, the New Zealand team won their first title in this competition, having previously lost the 2002 final to Australia. By winning the title, New Zealand also qualified for the

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Qualification

All members of the

qualified automatically, however,

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and

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withdrew before the tournament began.

Participating teams

The following teams participated in the 2006 OFC U-20 Women's Championship tournament: :

¹ Bold indicates champion for that year. ''Italic'' indicates host for that year.

Venue

All matches were played at one venue: the Toleafoa JS Blatter Soccer Complex in

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Group stage

Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

In the knockout stage,

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and

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were used to decide the winner if necessary.

Bracket

Semi-finals

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Third Place Match

Final

Goalscorers

;6 goals * Kirsty Yallop * Suitupe Tafafa ;5 goals * Caitlin Campbell *

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* Zeena Limbai ;3 goals *

Helen Collins Helen Arjomandi (née Collins) was born in Thames, New Zealand on 30 October 1988 and has represented New Zealand in association football at international level. She plays her club football with Taupo AFC. Collins was a member of the New Ze ...

Ria Percival Ria Dawn Percival (born 7 December 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. She last played for Crystal Palace, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Born in England, she played for the New Zealand women's national te ...

* Jennifer Leo * Penateti Feke ;2 goals * Savaira Ratu * Emma Harrison * Emma Humphries * Jacqueline Chalau * Daisy Winas * Marion Tuipulotu * Karen Utaatu ;1 goal * Yashreen Begum * Radalaite Marama * Hannah Bromley *

Abby Erceg Abby May Erceg (born 20 November 1989) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga MX Femenil club Toluca. She formerly played for the New Zealand national team, where she became the first player (male or femal ...

Sarah Gregorius Sarah Joelle Gregorius (born 6 August 1987), is a New Zealand association football player who plays for Miramar Rangers and has represented New Zealand at international level. Education Gregorius completed a master's degree at Massey Universit ...

* Renee Leota *

Annalie Longo Annalie Antonia Longo (born 1 July 1991) is a Former New Zealand professional footballer who played for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women and the New Zealand national team. She has played for Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory in the ...

* Petria Rennie * Hannah Rishworth * Bridget Nakas * Pauline Turakaura * Frances Ane * Josephone Ane * Florence Lam Sam * Faavae Taumua * Vanessa Inifiri * Layda Samani * Kaati Malua * Salome Vaenuku * Leisoko Masauvakalo * Fabrice Serveux

Awards

* FairPlay Award:

References

External links

Oceania Football Confederation official website
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