New Zealand celebrate a goal during their 19-0 quarter-final rout of Solomon Islands at the OFC under-19 championship in Fiji. Photo: OFC media
New Zealand have overpowered Solomon Islands 19-0 in a lopsided quarterfinal at the OFC under-19 women's championship tournament in Fiji.
The defending champions led 12-0 at halftime on the way to booking a place in the semi-finals on Wednesday against either Vanuatu or the Cook Islands.
Ruby Nathan led the scoring with five goals while Kiara Bercelli bagged four. There were also hat-tricks for Ella McCann and Zoe Benson.
It was the second time New Zealand have hit double figures at the tournament, having beaten Papua New Guinea 11-0 in group play.
- RNZ
