Tonga's hope of representing Oceania in the Federation International Football Association FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany in July came to a sudden end on January 25 when Tonga was thrashed by New Zealand 11-0.

The New Zealand-Tonga game was the final in three-days of qualifying games between New Zealand, Tonga, American Samoa and the Cook Islands.

New Zealand won the tournament, with Cook Islands in second place, Tonga third, and American Samoa fourth.

Cook Islands

Tonga's first game was against the Cook Islands on January 21 at the North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.

At half-time the score was 1-0 for the Cook Islands. But about half-way through the second half, Tongan striker Heilala Loto'anui scored and it was 1-1.

American Samoa

Tonga's second game was against American Samoa on January 23 at the same venue, North Harbour Stadium. Penateti Feke scored twice for Tonga during the first half, and at half time it was 2-0 for Tonga.

Heilala Loto'aniu scored first for Tonga in the second half, then Penateti Feke sealed the game for Tonga with a hat-trick. Tonga won 4-0.

Results from other matches were: New Zealand beat American Samoa 8-0. New Zealand beat Cook Islands 8-0, and Cook Islands beat American Samoa 4-0.