The 2003 OFC U-17 Championship was the 10th edition of the OFC's under-17 Championship. It was held in American Samoa, Australia and New Caledonia.
The winning side qualified for the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Finland.
Australia won their ninth (and third consecutive) title after beating New Caledonia 7–1 over two legs in the final.
Host selection Solomon Islands were originally selected as the host nation for Group B, but agreed to move the Group to Australia due to safety concerns.
Australia and New Caledonia agreed to stage both legs of the final in New Caledonia.
Qualification All member teams qualified automatically. Papua New Guinea withdrew before the tournament began.
The following teams participated in the tournament:
Venues Matches were played in three cities: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna, Maroochydore Soccer Centre in Maroochydore and Stade Pentecost in Noumea.
Squads
Nations named squads of up to 20 players for the tournament.
Group stage
Group A Times are listed in Samoa Standard Time TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts 4 4 0 0 11 0 +11 12 4 3 0 1 18 3 +15 9 4 1 1 2 2 8 -6 4 4 1 0 3 3 10 -7 3 4 0 1 3 1 14 -13 1
Group B Times are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts 5 5 0 0 33 2 +31 15 5 3 1 1 17 7 +10 10 5 2 2 1 19 4 +15 8 5 2 1 2 18 6 +12 7 5 1 0 4 7 22 -15 3 5 0 0 5 1 54 -53 0
Knockout stage
Final
First leg
Second leg
Australia qualified for the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Goalscorers 13 goals Richard Cardozo
6 goals Matt Hilton Osea Vakatalesau
5 goals
Adam Casey Maciu Dunadamu Mone Wamowe
4 goals
Albert Hnageje Kris Bright Michael Fifi Benjamin Totori Victor Maleb
3 goals
Eric Paartalu Kristian Sarkies Tim Smits Ricky Broderson Jason Hayne Hiro Poroiae John Alick Harry
2 goals
Dane Richardson Johnny Rao Raphael Boanemoa Craig Henderson Steven Old Jesse Scott Michael White Richard Anisua Earl Honitalo Timothy Joe Roger Joe Sylverstone Kanegai
1 goal
Ramin Ott Matthew Deegan Evangelos Karavitis Adrian Leijer Angelo Martino Oliver Totani Frank Jim Geoffrey Strickland Sheikar Prakashi Noa Seru Aeron Singh Joshua Wilson Kenjy Vendegou Croyden Wheeler Kennedy Faalavaau Pio Manila James Slater Augustine Anisi Leslie Haikai Jeffrey Horoinima David Ramoaea Jeff Horoi Tinomana Sinjoux Jason Tahi Matahi Teriitaumihau Peni Pau Charles Ligo Manuel Peter Raul Peter John Mark Simeon Georges Tabe John Varaismaite
Own goals Albert Nauer (playing against Fiji)
References RSSSF Tournament Overview OFC 2003 U-17 Championship official media releases
External links Official OFC website