Outrigger Challenge Cup
2024 Majuro
Majuro, Marshall Islands — July 22–24, 2024
Tournament Overview
The inaugural Outrigger Challenge Cup took place in Majuro in futsal format across three days — July 22–24, 2024. Three Pacific nations participated: Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Federated States of Micronesia, each fielding both an A and B squad. Pool matches were held at SDA School; knockout matches at Marshall Islands High School.
Kiribati dominated throughout the competition, with striker Bangao Bakabane contributing an extraordinary 18 goals across the tournament to claim the Golden Boot.
Match Reports
Monday, July 22 — Pool Stage
RMI A 0–8 Kiribati A
Bakabane 7, Tetabo 1 (Kiribati)
RMI B 2–9 Kiribati B
Tsai, Webb (RMI) · Martin Jr 5, Beeni 2, Taramon, Kiteon (Kiribati B)
Tuesday, July 23 — Pool Stage
FSM B 3–8 RMI B
Henly 3 (FSM) · Villi 2, Peter 2, Webb 2, Turanga, Facer (RMI)
Kiribati A 15–2 FSM A
Bakabane 8, Keakea 2, Tetabo 2, Selevale 2, Eeri (Kiribati) · Henly, Laurdine (FSM)
FSM A 2–8 RMI A
Ruweday, OG (FSM) · Schutz 2, Turanga 2, Zinihite, Peter, Phelon, Tsai (RMI)
Wednesday, July 24 — Knockout Stage
Semi-final
FSM 3–8 Marshall Islands
Henly 2, Ruweday (FSM) · Turanga 2, Zinihite 2, Tsai, Schutz, Tekawara, Phelon (RMI)
Semi-final
Kiribati A 5–3 Kiribati B
Tetabo 3, Riuteri, Bakabane · Toom 2, Taratiera
Bronze Medal
Kiribati B 15–1 FSM
Reebo 3, Kiteon 2, Martin Jr 5, Tetaua 5 · Pluhs
Final
Kiribati A 6–2 Marshall Islands
Tetabo 4, Bakabane 2 (Kiribati) · Peter, Webb (RMI)
Group Standings
Pool A
| Team | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiribati A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 6 |
| RMI A | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| FSM A | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
Pool B
| Team | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiribati B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 6 |
| RMI B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 3 |
| FSM B | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 0 |