The 2006 OFC Women's U-20 Championship was the 3rd edition of the OFC U-20 Women's Championship, a biennial international football competition for women's under-20 national teams organised by Oceania Football Confederation. The final tournament was hosted for the first time in Samoa from 31 March–8 April 2006.

Players born on or after 1 January 1986 were eligible to participate in the competition. Holders Australia were not eligible to defend their title after moving into the Asian Football Confederation.

In the final, New Zealand defeated Tonga 6–0. In doing so, the New Zealand team won their first title in this competition, having previously lost the 2002 final to Australia.

By winning the title, New Zealand also qualified for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship in Russia.

Qualification All members of the Oceania Football Confederation qualified automatically, however, Cook Islands and Tahiti withdrew before the tournament began.

Participating teams The following teams participated in the 2006 OFC U-20 Women's Championship tournament:

Country Previous appearances1 1 (2002) 0 (debut) 1 (2002) 1 (2004) 1 (2002) 1 (2004) 1 (2002) 0 (debut) 1 Bold indicates champion for that year. Italic indicates host for that year.

Venue All matches were played at one venue: the Toleafoa JS Blatter Soccer Complex in Apia.

Apia Toleafoa JS Blatter Soccer Complex Capacity: 12,000

Group stage Group A

Group B

Knockout stage In the knockout stage, extra time and penalty shoot-out were used to decide the winner if necessary.

Bracket

Semi-finals

Third Place Match

Final

Goalscorers 6 goals

Kirsty Yallop Suitupe Tafafa

5 goals

Caitlin Campbell Ali Riley Zeena Limbai

3 goals

Helen Collins Ria Percival Jennifer Leo Penateti Feke

2 goals

Savaira Ratu Emma Harrison Emma Humphries Jacqueline Chalau Daisy Winas Marion Tuipulotu Karen Utaatu

1 goal

Yashreen Begum Radalaite Marama Hannah Bromley Abby Erceg Sarah Gregorius Renee Leota Annalie Longo Petria Rennie Hannah Rishworth Bridget Nakas Pauline Turakaura Frances Ane Josephone Ane Florence Lam Sam Faavae Taumua Vanessa Inifiri Layda Samani Kaati Malua Salome Vaenuku Leisoko Masauvakalo Fabrice Serveux

Awards FairPlay Award:

References

External links Oceania Football Confederation official website