Cook Isl vs Tonga 2026 World Cup Qualifying - OFC, First Round
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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,
Venue: FFS Football Stadium
Location: Apia,
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 |
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 |
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