The 2002 OFC Nations Cup Final was a football match that took place on 14 July 2002 at the Ericsson StadiuminAuckland, New Zealand to determine the 2002 OFC Nations Cup champion.[2] New Zealand defeated Australia 1–0, with the only goal being scored by central defender Ryan Nelsen in the 78th minute.[3] The match was the third final between the two countries, an OFC Nations Cup record, after their 1998 and 2000 matches.[4] With the win, New Zealand qualified for the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the AFC – OFC Challenge Cup.[5]
| Event | 2002 OFC Nations Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 14 July 2002 | ||||||
| Venue | Ericsson Stadium, Auckland | ||||||
| Man of the Match | Ryan Nelsen (New Zealand) | ||||||
| Referee | Charles Ariiotima (Tahiti)[1] | ||||||
| Attendance | 3,000[1] | ||||||
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| Report | Nelsen  78' |
Attendance: 3,000[1]
Referee: Charles Ariiotima (Tahiti)[1]
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