Match report
Tonga vs Samoa — the facts
Samoa won 2–1 away against Tonga (half-time 1–0).
Tonga met Samoa in the World Cup - Qualification Oceania (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Monday, 9 September 2024, 02:00 UTC at J.S. Blatter Football Complex Tuanaimato Field 1. Referee: M. Lacour.
Team pages: Tonga · Samoa · World Cup - Qualification Oceania
Key moments
- 45+1' Goal: U. Sonasi — 1–0
- 86' Goal: L. Salisbury — 1–1
- 105+3' Goal: J. Faamatau — 1–2
Starting line-ups
Tonga
- 4 F. Palei
- 17 U. Sonasi
- 6 V. Teu
- 7 V. Tikoipau
- 9 H. Polovili
- 22 L. Feke
- 5 K. Kite
- 18 A. Fifita
- 11 V. Tai
- 1 S. Otukolo
- 12 D. Tu'amoheloa
Samoa
- 1 P. Taupau
- 6 A. Setefano
- 4 H. Chote
- 3 L. Salisbury
- 2 L. Tolo Kent
- 10 J. Vaai
- 17 A. Malauulu
- 9 N. Viliamu
- 11 D. Tumua
- 14 D. Knight
- 8 D. Mariner
About this match
On this page: the Tonga vs Samoa final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Oceania fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Tonga and Samoa team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Oceania page.