OFC U-20 Championship 2013

Fiji celebrate scoring their 2nd goal. OFC U-20 Championship, Fiji v Vanuatu, Churchill Park Lautoka Fiji, Thursday 21st March 2013. Photo: Shane Wenzlick

The 19th edition of the OFC U-20 Championship took place in 2013 and doubled as qualification for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup™ in Turkey. The tournament was hosted by Fiji and was contested between five nations in a round-robin format.

Fiji get to the ball first. OFC U-20 Championship, Fiji v New Caledonia, Churchill Park Lautoka Fiji, Saturday 23rd March 2013. Photo: Shane Wenzlick

New Zealand claimed their second consecutive OFC U-20 Nations Cup title with four wins from four and maximum points, with a 3-2 win over New Caledonia, and a 1-0 victory over Vanuatu being their most competitive matches.

New Zealand celebrate qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey. OFC U-20 Championship, New Zealand (Junior All Whites) v Fiji, Churchill Park Lautoka Fiji, Wednesday 27th March 2013. Photo: Shane Wenzlick