The 2010 OFC Women's Championship of

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

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, Oceania Football Confederation, retrieved 9 July 2010 between 29 September and 8 October. It was the ninth edition of the

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. For the first time, eight teams participated in the tournament, and a total of sixteen matches were played. The tournament also served as the OFC Women's World Cup qualification tournament, with the winner,

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for the record-breaking fourth time, qualifying for the 2011 Women's World Cup.

Participating nations

Officials

The following referees were named for the tournament: * Tupou Patia * Ravitesh Behari * Anna-Marie Keighley * John Saohu * Averii Jacques

Results

Group stage

Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

Semifinals

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Third-place match

Final

New Zealand won the tournament and qualified for the 2011 Women's World Cup.

Awards

Statistics

Goalscorers

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;7 goals * Sarah Gregorius * Hannah Wilkinson ;6 goals * Rosie White ;5 goals * Zeen Limbai ;4 goals *

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;3 goals * Hayley Moorwood * Heimiri Alvarez ;2 goals * Regina Mustonen * Abby Erceg * Anna Green *

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* Ileen Pegi ;1 goal * Mama Henry * Teariivahine-Iteuaterai Henry * Dayna Napa * Bela Ratubalavu * Bridgette Armstrong * Katie Hoyle * Maia Jackman * Liz Milne * Kirsty Yallop * Rumona Morris * Samantha Peninsa * Deslyn Siniu * Betty Maenu'u * Ella Misibini * Mesalyn Saepio * Tihani Tokoragi * Tiare White * Vasi Feke * Fololeni Siale * Stephanie Tougen ;Own goal * Lupe Likiliki (playing against Papua New Guinea)

Final ranking

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External links

OFC Site

References

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