A.S. Manu-Ura

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AS Manu-Ura
AS Manu-Ura FC Logo.png
Full nameAssociation Sportive Manu-Ura
Founded1953
GroundStade Paea
Papeete, Tahiti
Capacity10,000
ChairmanEmile Anihia [1]
League Tahiti Ligue 1
2023–243rd in Ligue 2 (promoted)

AS Manu-Ura is a French Polynesian football team based in Papeete, currently playing in the Tahiti First Division, the top football league in Tahiti. Formed in 1953, AS Manu Ura has a strong history in domestic and regional football with five league titles and three Coupe de Polynesie crowns to their name.

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Recent seasons

The side has been a dominant force in Tahitian football between 2007 and 2010. The club won a hat-trick of league titles from 2007 to 2009, twice qualifying for the OFC Champions League. In 2010 the club finished top of the league table however they only managed fifth in the Championship Play-Off resulting in the title and Champions League qualification going to rivals AS Tefana.

Achievements

1996, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009.
2003, 2005.
2008.
1996, 2004.

Continental Record

SeasonRoundClubResult
2005 Group B Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg AS Magenta 1–4
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Makuru 1–2
Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea 0–2
2007–08 Group A Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United 0–6
Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City 1–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United 1–2
Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City 0–1
2009–10 Group A Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City 0–5
Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United 0–2
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg AS Magenta 1–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City 0–2
Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United 1–5
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg AS Magenta 1–8

Last seasons

SeasonLeague/position
2012-134th in Ligue 1. Semifinals of Tahiti Cup.
2013-14 3rd in Ligue 1. Quarter finals of Tahiti Cup.
2014-15 4th in Ligue 1.
2015-16 5th in Ligue 1. Semifinals of Tahiti Cup.
2016-17 7th in Ligue 1. Quarter finals of Tahiti Cup.
2017-18 7th in Ligue 1. Round 2 of Tahiti Cup.
2018-19 7th in Ligue 1. Semifinals of Tahiti Cup.
2019-20 6th in Ligue 1. Round 2 Tahiti Cup.

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The club in the French football structure

2003–04, 2005–06, 2009–10

Performance in OFC competitions

Best: 3° in Group A 2008 and 2010
2008: 3° in Group A
2010: 3° in Group A

Current squad

Squad for the 2019-20 Tahiti Ligue 1

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Jonathan Torohia
3 DF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Jean-Paul Faura
4 DF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Heitini Tupea
5 MF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Monakea Fuller
6 MF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Rooarii Roo
7 MF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Tunoa Tevaearai
8 MF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Hitiau Reid
9 DF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Matatia Paama
10 MF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Smith Tino
No.Pos.NationPlayer
11 MF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Manoa Mu
12 FW Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH François Mu
13 DF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Torea Jubely
14 FW Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Garry Rochette
16 DF Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Manamana Faatomo
18 FW New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  NCL Josué Wathiepel
25 FW Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Patrick Snow
26 FW Flag of French Polynesia.svg  TAH Christopher Hopuare

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References

  1. , Fédération Tahitienne de Football
  2. "Tahiti - List of Champions".