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2012 OFC Women's Under 20 Qualifying Tournament

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Host country
  
New Zealand

Venue(s)
  
(in 1 host city)

Dates
  
10–14 April

Runners-up
  
Papua New Guinea

Teams
  
4 (from 1 confederation)

Champions
  
New Zealand (3rd title)

2012 OFC Women's Under 20 Qualifying Tournament was the 5th edition of OFC Women's Under 20 Qualifying Tournament. The tournament took place in Auckland, New Zealand from 10 to 14 April. It was initially scheduled to be played in Auckland, New Zealand from 16–20 January 2012, but was postponed by Oceania Football Confederation due to two late entries. The Championship acted as the continent's qualifying event for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup that will take place Japan later in this year.

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The tournament was won by New Zealand, who qualified to the World Cup.

The tournament was held alongside the 2012 OFC Women's Under 17 Qualifying Tournament, using the same venue and alternating matchdays.

Participating Teams

  •  New Zealand (Hosts)
  •  Papua New Guinea
  •  Samoa
  •  New Caledonia
  • Format

    The four teams played a round-robin. The winner advanced to the World Cup.

    Top goalscorers

    players with at least two goals

    8 goals
  • Rosie White
  • 4 goals
  • Marie Heutro
  • 3 goals
  • Kim Maguire
  • Olivia Chance
  • Kate Loye
  • Katie Rood
  • Hannah Wilkinson
  • Sandra Birum
  • 2 goals
  • Georgia Brown
  • Stephanie Skilton
  • Awards

    New Zealand's White was handed the golden boot for scoring eight goals. New Zealand’s Erin Naylor received the golden gloves as best goalkeeper of the tournament. The golden ball for best player was handed to New Zealand's Kate Loye . New Caledonia received the Fair Play Award.

    References

    2012 OFC Women's Under 20 Qualifying Tournament Wikipedia