Cook Isl vs Tonga 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, First Round

Cook Islands

63': Tacettin Kumsuz

FT
1 - 3

Tonga

27': Viliami Tikoipau
39': Hemaloto Polovili (P)
79': Christopher Kefu

Introduction

Cook Islands are hosting Tonga at FFS Football Stadium, Apia, , starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC.

Match Commentary

27': Viliami Tikoipau (Tonga) Goal at 27'
38': Ngereine Maro (Cook Islands) Yellow Card at 38'
39': Hemaloto Polovili (Tonga) Penalty - Scored at 39'
45'+2': Hemaloto Polovili (Tonga) Yellow Card at 47'
46': Tremaine Rimene-Albrett (Cook Islands) Substitution at 46'
63': Tacettin Kumsuz (Cook Islands) Goal at 63'
71': Vilikisepi Tai (Tonga) Substitution at 71'
71': Christopher Kefu (Tonga) Substitution at 71'
78': Tamaiva Mateariki (Cook Islands) Substitution at 78'
78': Petelo Naniseni (Tonga) Substitution at 78'
79': Christopher Kefu (Tonga) Goal at 79'
79': Petelo Manu (Tonga) Substitution at 79'
81': Tacettin Kumsuz (Cook Islands) Yellow Card at 81'
90'+1': Ngametua Tuakana (Cook Islands) Substitution at 91'
90'+2': Topuluka Tuamoheloa (Tonga) Substitution at 92'
90'+6': Emiel Burrow (Cook Islands) Substitution at 96'

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - OFC

Venue: FFS Football Stadium
Location: Apia,

Line-Ups

Cook Islands

No.	Name
20	Ngereine Maro (GK)
15	Thane Beal
11	Taylor Saghabi
9	Tupaia Ringi
14	Oscar Wichman
7	Paavo Mustonen
10	Grover Harmon
8	Orin Ruaine-Prattley
12	Josh Karika
6	Tacettin Kumsuz
19	Dwayne Tiputoa

Substitutes:

Tahiri Elikana, Tyson Tekeu, Ngametua Tuakana, Tamaiva Mateariki, Emiel Burrow, Tremaine Rimene-Albrett, John Noovao.

Tonga

No.	Name
1	Semisi 'Otukolo (GK)
12	DJ Tuamoheloa
5	Kulisitofa Kite
4	Fineasi Palei
6	Va'inga Teu
12	Lisiate Feke
8	Viliami Tukia
18	Amoni Fifita
9	Hemaloto Polovili
17	Ulafala Sonasi
7	Viliami Tikoipau

Substitutes:

'Unaloto Pahulu, Timote Fakasiieiki, Topuluka Tuamoheloa, Maikeli Lomu, Utu'one Lea'aetoa, Petelo Manu, Herick Funaki, Petelo Naniseni, Vilikisepi Tai, Christopher Kefu, Tomasi Armitage, Hakeai Fonua.