{"id":609682,"date":"2026-04-16T01:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/609682\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T01:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:41:10","slug":"youthful-new-caledonia-score-first-goal-outside-of-oceania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/609682\/","title":{"rendered":"Youthful New Caledonia score first goal outside of Oceania"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Caledonia have scored their first goal against an opponent from outside of Oceania in a senior women\u2019s international match, during a 4-2 defeat to Indonesia in their second FIFA Series match at the Ratchaburi Stadium in Thailand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Julia Honakoko was the player to make history with the goal, whilst L\u00e9ana Hmae also got on the scoresheet late on, as New Caledonia\u2019s youthful senior side rescued some respect on the scoreboard after conceding four goals inside the first hour.<\/p>\n

It follows a 4-0 defeat to Thailand in their first FIFA Series match three days prior, as the Francophone nation continue their preparations for FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup 2026\u2122 under U-20 coach L\u00e9on Waitronyie.<\/p>\n

Two goals inside the first half-hour pushed Indonesia into an unassailable lead. Emily Nahon opened the scoring for the Southeast Asian nation from a corner in the 19th minute, before Sheva Furyzcha doubled their advantage in the 28th with a magnificent long-range free kick into the top-right corner of the net.<\/p>\n

Furyzcha scored her second in the 53rd minute, whilst Claudia Schenemann also got in on the action for Indonesia in the 59th, with another stunning strike into the top-right corner from outside the penalty box.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>RATCHABURI, THAILAND \u2013 APRIL 15: Players of New Caledonia line up for the team photos prior to the FIFA Series 2026 match between Indonesia and New Caledonia at Ratchaburi Stadium on April 15, 2026 in Ratchaburi, Thailand. (Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak \u2013 FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Despite finding themselves four goals down on the scoreboard, New Caledonia rallied in the last half-hour. Julia Honakoko made history with her nation\u2019s first goal against an opponent from outside Oceania in the 61st minute, capitalising on a rebound inside the box to pick out the bottom-left corner on her right foot.<\/p>\n

Honakoko came close to adding another with an effort that struck the crossbar, before L\u00e9ana Hmae rounded out the scoring with New Caledonia\u2019s second in the 80th minute \u2013 a looping long-range effort over the opposing goalkeeper\u2019s head.<\/p>\n

Whilst New Caledonia depart Thailand with two defeats from their two fixtures, the opportunity to gain experience against opposition from outside Oceania will serve their youthful side in good stead as they continue to prepare for FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup 2026\u2122 in Poland in September.<\/p>\n

New Caledonia: 2 (Julia HONAKOKO 61\u2032, L\u00e9ana HMAE 80\u2032)
Indonesia: 4 (Emily NAHON 19\u2032, Sheva FURYZCHA 28\u2032, 53\u2032, Claudia SCHEUNEMANN 59\u2032)<\/p>\n

HT: 0-2\u00a0<\/p>\n

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