2012 Tuvalu Independence Cup
| Country | Tuvalu | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 1 September – 29 September | ||
| Teams | 8 | ||
| Champions | Tofaga A | ||
| Runners-up | Nauti A | ||
| Matches played | 13 | ||
| Goals scored | 71 (5.46 per match) | ||
| Top goal scorer(s) | Malakai Alesana (9 goals) | ||
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Main article: Tuvalu Independence Cup
The 2012 Tuvalu Independence Cup, known as the Mackenzie Trading Tuvalu Independence Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the 17th edition of national football knockout tournament. The tournament began on 1 September 2012 and finished on 29 September 2012. All eight clubs participated. Defending champions were FC Manu Laeva.
The winner was Tofaga A, who 4–0 won against Nauti A.[1]
Clubs
| Club | Island |
|---|---|
| Ha’apai United A | Nanumanga |
| Lakena United A | Nanumea |
| Manu Laeva A | Nukulaelae |
| Nauti A | Funafuti |
| Niutao A | Niutao |
| Nui A | Nui |
| Tamanuku A | Nukufetau |
| Tofaga A | Vaitupu |
Group stage
Group 1
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manu Laeva | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 9 |
| Tofaga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 6 |
| Niutao | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 3 |
| Nui | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | −18 | 0 |
1 September 2012 |
| Manu Laeva | 7–2 | Nui |
|---|---|---|
Jelly Selau  Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Peleuila Mauali Peleuila Mauali Malofou Suamalie |
Maliomea Ulika Maliomea Ulika |
8 September 2012 |
| Tofaga | 11–1 | Nui |
|---|---|---|
| Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Malakai Alesana Malakai Alesana Malakai Alesana Malakai Alesana Lawrance Nemia |
Iakoba Isaia |
8 September 2012 |
| Manu Laeva | 4–3 | Niutao |
|---|---|---|
| Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Suega Tonise Peleuila Mauali |
Easter Tekafa Easter Tekafa Easter Tekafa |
15 September 2012 |
| Tofaga | 2–4 | Manu Laeva |
|---|---|---|
| Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa |
Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Moeava Mausalii Peleuila Mauali |
- 1^ Niutao heeft gewonnen omdat Nui met te weinig spelers kwam opdagen.
Group 2
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakena United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 7 |
| Nauti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| Tamanuku | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 3 |
| Ha’apai United | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | −8 | 1 |
8 September 2012 |
| Tamanuku | 7–2 | Ha’apai United |
|---|---|---|
| Kalanita Tavesia Kalanita Tavesia Kalanita Tavesia Makesi Lipua Makesi Lipua Felo Feoto Tinoga Temate |
Mati Fusi Vaiaho Napoe |
15 September 2012 |
| Tamanuku | 2–3 | Lakena United |
|---|---|---|
| Elia Tavita Elia Tavita |
Pukanava Taimanuga Fakaava Malua Laupula Huehe |
- 2^ Nauti heeft gewonnen omdat Ha’apai United met te weinig spelers kwam opdagen.
Knockout stage
| Semi-finals | Final | ||||||
| 22 September – Funafuti | |||||||
| Manu Laeva | 1 | ||||||
| Nauti | 2 | ||||||
| 29 September – Funafuti | |||||||
| Nauti | 0 | ||||||
| Tofaga | 4 | ||||||
| Third place | |||||||
| 22 September – Funafuti | |||||||
| Lakena United | 0 | ||||||
| Tofaga | 2 | ||||||
Semi-finals
Final
29 September 2012 |
| Nauti | 0–4 | Tofaga |
|---|---|---|
| Malakai Alesana Falefou Tapugao Jr Falefou Tapugao Jr Saamu Liufau |
Top goalscorers
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malakai Alesana |
Tofaga A | 9 |
| 2 | Alopua Petoa |
Tofaga A | 8 |
| 3 | Jelly Selau |
Manu Laeva A | 8 |
| 4 | Peleuila Mauali |
Manu Laeva A | 4 |
| 5 | Kalanita Tavesia |
Tamanuku A | 3 |
| 6 | Elia Tavita |
Tamanuku A | 2 |
| 7 | Sosene Vailine |
Nauti A | 2 |
| 8 | Falefou Tapugao Jr |
Tofaga A | 2 |
| 9 | Jay Timo |
Nauti A | 2 |
| 10 | Maliomea Ulika |
Nui A | 2 |
Annual awards
The best player for the tournament
The best player for the tournament was James Lepaio of Tofaga A.
References
- ↑ "Tuvalu – List of Cup Winners (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
External links
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