American Samoa Register Famous Victory Over Solomon Islands

The result follows on from American Samoa’s first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ qualifying win last November, Alayna Fuamatu-Ma'afala scoring the decisive goal at the National Stadium in Honiara.

Appearing in the second stage of FIFA Women’s World Cup ™ qualifying for the first time after winning the Round 1 phase, American Samoa played the better football against their more-fancied opponents in a goalless first half. Their attacking trio of Ionare Ve’e, Morgan Patea, and Atianna Ma’afala, all had chances but failed to capitalise.

The breakthrough was to come in the second half, Mia Toeina cutting the ball back for Alayna Fuamatu-Ma'afala to score her second goal of the qualifying campaign in the 56th minute, and put American Samoa ahead.

Morgan Patea came close to doubling American Samoa’s lead shortly after the first goal, but hit the crossbar on her right foot as the Solomon Islands struggled to recuperate.

Despite being the current continental champions, Solomon Islands struggled to impose themselves on the contest and the final whistle brought wild celebrations from Amanda Cromwell and her American Samoa side.

Solomon Islands: 0
American Samoa: 1 (Alayna FUAMATU-MA'AFALA 56’)
HT: 0-0

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