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OFC U-20 Women’s Championship 2006

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship Russia 2006 – Group A – New Zealand v Australia – Petrovsky Stadium , St. Petersburg – 17/8/06
Mandatory Credit : Action Images / Alex Morton

The third edition of the OFC U-20 Women’s Championship was held in 2006 and doubled as qualifying for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship™ in Russia.

It was also the first edition to be played as an under-20 tournament, increasing the age range for players to be selected from.

Two-time defending champions Australia did not participate after transferring to the Asian Football Confederation earlier in the year.

The tournament was hosted by Samoa and contested between eight nations.

New Zealand claimed their maiden OFC U-20 Women’s Championship title with a 6-0 victory over Tonga in the final in Apia.

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship Russia 2006 – Group A – Brazil v New Zealand – Podmoskovie (Shchelkovo) Stadium , Moscow – 23/8/06
Stephanie – Brazil in action against Hannah Rishworth – New Zealand , Credit: Action Images / Lee Mills

New Zealand ventured to Russia for Group A matches against Brazil, hosts Russia and Australia at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship.

After a 3-0 defeat to their Trans-Tasman rivals, the New Zealanders impressed in a narrow 3-2 defeat against the hosts before drawing 0-0 with Brazil in their final group game.