Host country New Caledonia Venue(s) 1 (in 1 host city) Runners-up Tahiti Start date 1980 Goals scored 94 | Dates 24 February - 1 March Champions Australia (1st title) Fourth place Fiji Teams 8 Matches played 14 | |
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Champion Australia national soccer team Third place New Caledonia national football team Similar 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, 1970 FIFA World Cup | ||
The 1980 OFC Nations Cup was held in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The eight participating teams were Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Tahiti. Australia defeated Tahiti 4-2 in the final to secure a championship title which would last for 16 years. The hosts, New Caledonia, defeated Fiji 2-1 in third place playoff.
Champions Squad
Coach: Rudi Gutendorf
References
1980 OFC Nations Cup Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA