The 2005 Tuvalu A-Division (also known as the 2005 National Provident Fund Championship League[citation needed]) is the fifth season of association football competition in Tuvalu.[1] The champions of the Tuvalu A-Division were Nauti FC.[2]
| Season | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Nauti FC |
| Matches played | 21 |
| Goals scored | 123 (5.86 per match) |
← 2004 2006 → | |
Football in Tuvalu is played at club and national team level. The Tuvalu national football team draws from players in the Tuvalu A-Division; the national team competes in the Pacific Games and South Pacific Games. The national team is controlled by the Tuvalu National Football Association (TNFA).
Tuvalu A-Division competition edit
The competition takes place at the 1,500-capacity Tuvalu Sports Ground[3] in Funafuti, this is the only soccer field in Tuvalu. The football clubs are based on the communities of the 8 major islands of Tuvalu, with the rivalry between these 8 teams being maintained by each having a ‘home’ island.[2]
| Club | Island |
|---|---|
| Amatuku FC | Funafuti |
| Lakena United A | Nanumea |
| Nanumaga A | Nanumanga |
| Nauti A | Funafuti |
| Niutao A | Niutao |
| Nui A | Nui |
| Tamanuku A | Nukufetau |
| Tofaga A | Vaitupu |
source:[2]
Standings edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauti A[a] (C) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 3 | +23 | 17 |
| 2 | Lakena United A | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 5 | +18 | 17 |
| 3 | Niutao A | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 12 |
| 4 | Tofaga A | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 13 | +7 | 11 |
| 5 | Nui A | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 8 |
| 6 | Tamanuku A | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 21 | −9 | 7 |
| 7 | Nanumaga A | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22 | −11 | 4 |
| 8 | Amatuku FC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 23 | −16 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Total Goal Difference = +11 in source.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ Nauti FC are described as Funafuti A in the source.
Top scorers edit
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Felo Feoto |
Tamanuku A | 2
|
| 2 | Koloa Tofaga |
Tofaga A | 2
|
| 3 | Tanelu Tiute |
Tofaga A | 2
|
| 4 | Viliamu Sekifu |
Tofaga A | 2
|
| 5 | Pene |
Amatuku FC | 2
|
| 6 | Siopepa Tailolo |
Lakena United A | 2
|
| 7 | Lale Satalaka |
Nui A | 1
|
| 8 | Leki |
Tamanuku A | 1
|
| 9 | Paitela Kelemene |
Tofaga A | 1
|
| 10 | Jay Timo |
Nauti A | 1
|
Source:[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ Tuvalu – List of Champions at rsssf.org
- ^ a b c Tuvalu 2005 at rsssf.org
- ^ "Tuvalu - Stadiums". Prepared and maintained by Carlos Santos for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.