OFC Pro League: Auckland FC vs Tahiti United – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings
- Jake Stewart
- Feb 27
- 1 min read
Ellis secured the victory and sole leadership for the New Zealanders
In a thrilling Circuit 3 encounter, Auckland FC faced Tahiti United in Melbourne. The tournament leaders were heavily favored before the match.
Article about the previous match(Auckland FC): https://www.sportsenews.online/post/ofc-pro-league-south-melbourne-vs-auckland-fc-match-recap-highlights-standings
Article about the previous match(Tahiti United):
Match Report
Tahiti United 0x1 Auckland FC – OFC Pro League 2026 | Circuit 3
Venue: Home of the Matildas, Melbourne(Australia)
Attendance: 800
Date & Time: 2/27/2026
Goals: Ellis (62')
First Half
The first half began with Tahiti United having a chance to move into the qualifying zone depending on just one result, while Auckland FC defended their sole lead. Early in the game, Isa Prins was brought down in the area, resulting in a penalty for the New Zealanders. Tahiti United's goalkeeper, Teamotuaitau, saved the penalty after a VAR review. The game was even stopped due to thunderstorms.
Second Half
Faulds started the second half very well and missed a great chance, while Isa Prins tried to turn things around in the match, even grazing the crossbar with her shot. Then, in the 62nd minute, taking advantage of a mistake by the Tahiti United goalkeeper, Matthew Ellis scored the winning goal for Luke Casserly's team.
Standings and next round
Auckland FC remains the sole leader and faces South Island United in a match with no date set, which was postponed due to heavy rain, while Tahiti United remains second-to-last with 6 points and faces South Melbourne in a match also without a date, also postponed due to heavy rain.
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