Vaipuna SC is an association football club from Apia, Samoa, currently competing in the Samoa National League.
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| Full name | Vaipuna Soccer Club |
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| Founded | 1975 |
| Ground | National Soccer Stadium |
| Capacity | 3,500 |
| League | Samoa National League |
| 2023 | 1st, Champions |
| Website | Club website |
History edit
The club was founded in 1975.[1] In 2020, Vaipuna SC finished second in the regional Upolu Senior League. That season, Vaipuna player John Michael Tumua was the co-top scorer in the league.[2] Vaipuna SC finished the 2021 Samoa National League season in second position in the league table, one point behind champions Lupe o le Soaga SC. That season, John Michael Tumua was the league's top scorer with forty-five goals.[3] The club finished the 2022 season undefeated. However, they were again the league runners-up, being edged out by Vaivase-Tai FC on goal difference.[4]
Youth edit
Vaipuna SC also field youth sides.[5] In 2019, the club's under-12 team won the championship in its division.[6]
References edit
- ^ Schöggl, Hans. "Samoa - Foundation Dates of Clubs". RSSSF. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ Pauga, Angela Lafaialii. "Upolu Senior League a success". Samoa Football Federation. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "TITLES DECIDED IN SAMOA". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "TIGHT FINISHES IN SAMOA'S PREMIER TITLE RACES THIS SEASON". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ Siutaia, Hyunsook. "First soccer tourney after lockdown confirmed". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ Mika, Talaia. "Upolu youth football league wraps up". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 5 December 2023.