2012 OFC Women's Under 20 Qualifying Tournament was the 5th edition of OFC Women's Under 20 Qualifying Tournament. The tournament took place in Auckland, New Zealand from 10 to 14 April. It was initially scheduled to be played in Auckland, New Zealand from 16–20 January 2012, but was postponed by Oceania Football Confederation due to two late entries.OFC U-20 Women's Championship postponed , Oceania Football Confederation, retrieved 3 January 2012 The Championship acted as the continent's qualifying event for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup that will take place Japan later in this year.
The tournament was won by New Zealand, who qualified to the World Cup.
The tournament was held alongside the 2012 OFC Women's Under 17 Qualifying Tournament, using the same venue and alternating matchdays.
Participating teams (hosts)
Format The four teams played a round-robin. The winner advanced to the World Cup.
Matches Team3300281+279311159−443102815−733012218−161
Top goalscorers players with at least two goals 8 goals Rosie White
4 goals Marie Heutro
3 goals Kim Maguire Olivia Chance Kate Loye Katie Rood Hannah Wilkinson Sandra Birum
2 goals Georgia Brown Stephanie Skilton
Awards New Zealand's White was handed the golden boot for scoring eight goals. New Zealand’s Erin Naylor received the golden gloves as best goalkeeper of the tournament. The golden ball for best player was handed to New Zealand's Kate Loye . New Caledonia received the Fair Play Award.
References
External links Official website Championship at futbol24.com