Oceania U19: New Caledonia have already qualified for the World Cup, and will face New Zealand in the final.

It becomes a good habit. For the third time in the history of football in New Caledonia, the youth team will defend the country's colors at the World Cup. It will be held next year in Chile.

But before that, the Kajos will be keen to end their two weeks in Samoa on a high by bringing home the Oceania trophy. In the final, they will have a tough task against New Zealand.

The New Zealanders have been flying high above the competition at the moment. In four games, three group games and the semi-final, they have scored 19 goals and conceded none. A tour de force.

Another factor in New Zealand's favour is that they had little trouble getting rid of the Cajuns in their first group match, a 3-0 win over Pierre Wajoka's side on July 6.

But since then, Caledonia have shown their character with a crushing win over Papua in their second match (2-1). Antoine Simani saved his team with a goal at the end of the match (2-1, 89th minute).

Then there was the semi-final and this intense story. While the Cajos were leading 2-0, the brave Solomon Islands managed to hold them back before they were forced into extra time. The hero of the match was Paul Kizzi, who scored twice in the match, including the winner at the end of extra time (3-2, 117).

A victory that the Cajos achieved with their courage. This will be essential on Thursday in the final against the New Zealanders.