1981 MATCHES
OCEANIA.
Author: Neil Morrison.
??/03/1981
Friendly International
TAHITI 1
FIJI 0
??/03/1981
Friendly International
TAHITI 2
FIJI 1
25/04/1981, Auckland, Mount Smart Stadium, 10000
World Cup Qualifying
NEW ZEALAND 3 (Grant Turner 24', Steve Wooddin 33', Steve Sumner 80')
AUSTRALIA 3 (Eddie Krncevic 15', 42', Ken Boden 31')
New Zealand: Richard Wilson, John Hill, Ricki Herbert, Bobby Almond, Glenn Dods,
Duncan Cole, Steve Sumner [c], Keith Mackay (Adrian Elrick 69'),
Grant Turner, Brian Turner (Clive Campbell 57'), Steve Wooddin.
Australia: Allan Maher, Alan Davidson, Tony Henderson, Steve Blair, Steve Perry
(John Yzendoorn 84'), Eddie Krncevic, Billy Rogers, Murray Barnes,
Ken Boden (Sebastian Giampaolo 67'), John Kosmina, Peter Sharne.
Referee: Gianfranco Menegali (Italy).
Coaches: New Zealand: John Adshead.
Australia: Rudi Gutendorf (West Germany).
Cards: New Zealand: Grant Turner [Y].
Australia: Alan Davidson [Y], Tony Henderson [Y].
Note: Attendance also reported as 15000.
03/05/1981, Ba, Govind Park, 6000
World Cup Qualifying
FIJI 0
NEW ZEALAND 4 (Brian Turner 8', 31', 85', Duncan Cole 20')
Fiji: Savenaca Waqa, Jone Nakosia, Choy Upendran, Abraham Watkins, Abdul Manaan,
Vimlesh Singh (David Chung Leewai), Meli Vuilabasa, Feroz Khan, Inia Bola,
Mohamed Saleem, Kalemedi Vosuga Cheeta (Gajendra Haidu).
New Zealand: Richard Wilson, John Hill, Ricki Herbert, Bobby Almond, Glenn Dods,
Keith Mackay (Clive Campbell 50'), Duncan Cole, Steve Sumner [c],
Grant Turner, Brian Turner, Steve Wooddin (Sam Malcolmson).
Referee: Othman Bin Omar (Malaysia).
Coaches: Fiji: Wally Hughes (New Zealand).
New Zealand: John Adshead.
Cards: Fiji: none.
New Zealand: Grant Turner [Y].
07/05/1981, Taipei, Taipei Municipal Stadium, 12000
World Cup Qualifying
TAIWAN 0
NEW ZEALAND 0
Taiwan: Lin Chin-Wang, Juang Jiunn-Shiun, Hsu Chie-Hsiang, Shiao Yung-Fu,
Chen Ing-Ren (Tou Ten-Sun 48'), Chen Sing, Wu Jau-Sin, Tsai Hong-Yee,
Jong Chien-Wu, Lo Jyn Fu Tson (Tou Ten-Chen 75'), Chang Kuo-Chi.
New Zealand: Richard Wilson, John Hill, Richard Herbert, Bobby Almond, Glen Dods,
Clive Campbell (Allan Boath 75'), Steve Sumner [c], Duncan Cole,
Brian Turner (Adrian Elrick 80'), Sam Malcolmson, Steve Wooddin.
Referee: Toshio Asami (Japan).
Coaches: Taiwan: Law Pak.
New Zealand: John Adshead.
16/05/1981, Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground, 15854
World Cup Qualifying
AUSTRALIA 0
NEW ZEALAND 2 (Steve Wooddin 29', Grant Turner 81')
Australia: Greg Woodhouse, Alan Davidson, John Yzendoorn, Steve Henderson,
Steve Blair, Jim Tansey, Billy Rogers (Gary Cole 46'), Murray Barnes,
Eddie Krncevic (Ken Boden 64'), Mark Jankovics, Peter Sharne.
New Zealand: Richard Wilson, John Hill, Ricki Herbert, Bobby Almond, Glenn Dods,
Duncan Cole, Steve Sumner [c], Keith Mackay (Sam Malcolmson 84'),
Grant Turner, Brian Turner (Clive Campbell 85'), Steve Wooddin.
Referee: George Courtney (England).
Coaches: Australia: Rudi Gutendorf (West Germany).
New Zealand: John Adshead.
Cards: Australia: none.
New Zealand: Glenn Dods [Y], Grant Turner [Y].
Note: Second goal also reported at 84'.
30/05/1981, Auckland, Mt Smart Stadium, 3077
World Cup Qualifying
NEW ZEALAND 2 (Steve Wooddin 14', Grant Turner 75')
TAIWAN 0
New Zealand: Richard Wilson, John Hill, Richard Herbert, Bobby Almond, Glen Dods,
Keith Mackay, Duncan Cole, Steve Sumner [c], Allan Boath
(Clive Campbell 80'), Grant Turner, Steve Wooddin.
Taiwan: Lin Chin-Wang, Hsu Chie-Hsiang, Tsai Hong-Yee, Chow Tson-Fu,
Juang Jiunn-Shiun, Lo Jyn Fu Tson (Duh Deng-Chyan 62'), Wu Jau-Sin,
Duh Deng-Sheng, Yu Jiann-Cheng, Chen Sing-An, Chang Kuo-Chi.
Referee: Tony Boskovic (Australia).
Referee: Tony Boskovic (Australia).
Coaches: New Zealand: John Adshead.
Taiwan: Law Pak.
Cards: New Zealand: Glen Dods [Y], Steve Wooddin [Y].
Taiwan: none.
06/06/1981, Suva, National Stadium, 6000
World Cup Qualifying
FIJI 2 (Ratu Jone 35' 55')
TAIWAN 1 (Chang Kuo-Chi 40')
Fiji: Akuila Nataro Ravono, Jone Bulavinaka, Abraham Watkins, Choy Upendran,
Inosi Tora, Abdul Manaan, Ananda Samy, Meli Vuilabasa
(Robert Tauni Kabakoro 55'), Feroz Khan, Mohammed Saleem
(Gajendra Naidu 72'), Ratu Jone.
Taiwan: Lin Chin-Wang, Juang Jiunn-Shiun (Chang Huey-Shiong), Hsu Chie-Hsiang,
Chen Sing-An, Chow Tson-Fu, Yu Jiann-Jeng, Lo Jyn Fu Tson (Duh Deng-Chyan),
Duh Deng-Sheng, Wu Jau-Sin, Chang Kuo-Chi, Tsai Hong-Yee.
Referee: Harpajan Singh Dhillon (Singapore).
Coaches: Fiji: Wally Hughes (New Zealand).
Taiwan: Law Pak.
Cards: None.
10/06/1981, Adelaide, Hindmarsh Stadium, 3200
World Cup Qualifying
AUSTRALIA 3 (Tony Henderson 18', John Kosmina 56', Gary Byrne 68' pen)
TAIWAN 2 (Duh Deng-Sheng 82' 90')
Australia: Allan Maher, Robert Wheatley, Steve Blair, Tony Henderson, Alan Davidson,
Gary Byrne, Peter Katholos, Murray Barnes, Eddie Krncevic, John Kosmina,
David Mitchell.
Taiwan: Duh Deng-Chyan, Chang Kuo-Chi, Lo Jyn Fu Tson, Wu Sau-Sin, Duh Deng-Sheng,
Jong Chien-Wu (Chang Huey-Shyong 63'), Hsu Chie-Hsiang, Chen Sing,
Chow Tson-Fu, Chen Ing-Ren, Lin Chin-Wang (Cheng Shyh-Yuh 25').
Referee: Vijit Getkaen (Thailand).
Coaches: Australia: Les Scheinflug (Australia).
Taiwan: Law Pak.
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
TAHITI 1
NEW CALEDONIA 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
TAHITI 5
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
TAHITI 1
VANUATU 1
??/07/1981
South Pacific Mini-Games
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1
TAHITI 4
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
TAHITI 6
FIJI 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
TAHITI 13
WESTERN SAMOA 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
NEW CALEDONIA 5
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
NEW CALEDONIA 2
VANUATU 2
??/07/1981
South Pacific Mini-Games
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1
NEW CALEDONIA 1
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
NEW CALEDONIA 3
FIJI 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
NEW CALEDONIA 8
WESTERN SAMOA 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 3
VANUATU 2
??/07/1981
South Pacific Mini-Games
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 3
FIJI 2
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 4
WESTERN SAMOA 1
??/07/1981
South Pacific Mini-Games
SOLOMON ISLANDS 2
VANUATU 1
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
VANUATU 1
FIJI 1
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
VANUATU 13
WESTERN SAMOA 1
??/07/1981
South Pacific Mini-Games
SOLOMON ISLANDS 1
FIJI 2
??/07/1981
South Pacific Mini-Games
SOLOMON ISLANDS 5
WESTERN SAMOA 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
FIJI 4
WESTERN SAMOA 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1
VANUATU 0
??/07/1981, (Solomon Islands)
South Pacific Mini-Games
TAHITI 1
NEW CALEDONIA 0
26/07/1981, Suva, National Stadium, 11500
World Cup Qualifying
FIJI 1 (Abdul Manaan 84')
AUSTRALIA 4 (Gary Cole 4', 31', Murray Barnes 10', Peter Sharne 28')
Fiji: Akuila Nataro Ravono, Jone Bulavinaka, Abraham Watkins, Choy Upendran,
Abdul Manaan, Ananda Samy (Feroz Kahn), Meli Vuilabasa, Mohamed Saleem,
John Williams, Ratu Jone, Inosi Tora.
Australia: Allan Maher, Alan Davidson (Robert Wheatley), Alan Niven, Tony Henderson,
Steve Blair, Gary Byrne, Murray Barnes, Peter Katholos, Peter Sharne,
Gary Cole, David Mitchell.
Referee: Hardjowasito Sudarso (Indonesia).
Coaches: Fiji: Wally Hughes (New Zealand).
Australia: Les Scheinflug.
Cards: Fiji: none.
Australia: David Mitchell [Y].
Note: Fiji's goal-scorer also reported as Meli Vuilabasa.
04/08/1981, Taipei, Taipei Municipal Stadium, 5600
World Cup Qualifying
TAIWAN 0
FIJI 0
Taiwan: Lin Chin-Wang, Chen Ing-Ren, Hsu Chie-Hsiang, Chen Sing, Shiau Yung-Fu,
Jong Chien-Wu, Chow Tson-Fu, Duh Deng-Sheng, Lo Jyn-Tson, Chang Kuo-Chi,
Duh Deng-Chyan.
Fiji: Akuila Nataro Ravono, Jone Nakosia, Abraham Watkins, Ram Vinod
(John Williams 30'), Stanley Morrel, Inosi Tora, Mohammed Saleem,
Meli Vuilabasa, Gajendra Naidu, Ratu Jone, Abdul Manaan.
Referee: César Brillantes (Philippines)
Coaches: Taiwan: Law Pak.
Fiji: Wally Hughes (New Zealand).
Cards: None.
14/08/1981, Melbourne, Olympic Park, 3500
World Cup Qualifying
AUSTRALIA 10 (David Mitchell 28', 43', 80',
Gary Cole 37', 43', 54', 63', 70', 71' pen, 76')
FIJI 0
Australia: Martyn Crook, Alan Davidson, Steve Blair, Tony Henderson, Alan Niven,
Murray Barnes, Gary Byrne, Peter Katholos, Peter Sharne, Gary Cole,
David Mitchell.
Fiji: Akuila Nataro Ravono, Jone Bulavinaka, Abraham Watkins, Choy Upendran,
Stan Morrell (Mohamed Saleem 46'), Abdul Manaan, Ananda Samy,
Meli Vuilabasa, John Williams, Ratu Jone, Inosi Tora.
Referee: Nobnom Ausukong (Thailand).
Coaches: Australia: Les Scheinflug.
Fiji: Wally Hughes (New Zealand).
Cards: None.
16/08/1981, Auckland, Mount Smart Stadium, 3345
World Cup Qualifying
NEW ZEALAND 13 (Steve Wooddin 2', Steve Sumner 8', 44', 55', 63', 74', 89',
Grant Turner 9', 30', Duncan Cole 35', Brian Turner 39', 85',
Keith Mackay 48')
FIJI 0
New Zealand: Richard Wilson, John Hill (David Bright 78'), Ricki Herbert, Bobby Almond,
Adrian Elrick, Keith Mackay, Duncan Cole, Steve Sumner [c], Grant Turner
(Allan Boath 48'), Brian Turner, Steve Wooddin.
Fiji: Eroni Kabulala (Akuila Nataro Ravono 46'), Abraham Watkins, Choy Upendran,
Abdul Manaan [c], Meli Vuilabasa, Feroz Khan (John Williams 24'),
Mohamed Saleem, Ratu Jone, Robert Tauni Kabakoro, Dewan Chand,
Jone Bulavinaka.
Referee: Vijit Getkaew (Thailand).
Coaches: New Zealand: John Adshead.
Fiji: Wally Hughes (New Zealand).
Cards: None.
Note: The 6th goal at 39' is also attributed to Steve Wooddin.
06/09/1981, Taipei, Taipei Municipal Stadium, 7000
World Cup Qualifying
TAIWAN 0
AUSTRALIA 0
Taiwan: Chen Hung-Chiang, Juang Jiunn-Shiun, Hsu Chie-Hsiang, Chen Sing,
Chow Tson-Fu, Yu Jiann-Cheng, Jong Chien-Wu, Duh Deng-Sheng, Chen Ing-Ren,
Chang Kuo-Chi, Duh Deng-Chyan.
Australia: Glen Ahearn, Robert Wheatley, Oscar Crino, Steve Blair, Howard Tredinnick,
Paul Kay, Peter Raskopoulos, John Little, Grant Lee, David Mitchell,
Mark Koussas.
Referee: Tulu Gurkan (Philippines).
Coaches: Taiwan: Law Pak.
Australia: Les Scheinflug.
Cards: Taiwan: Jong Chien-Wu [Y], Duh Deng-Sheng [Y].
Australia: Peter Raskopoulos [Y], Paul Kay [Y].
Note: Another source reports that Jimmy Patikas played instead of John Little.