Marshall Islands national futsal team

Last updated

Marshall Islands
Association Marshall Islands Soccer Federation
ConfederationN/A
Head coach Lloyd Owers
Top scorer Cullen Turanga (4)
Home stadium ECC Sports Stadium
First international
Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 0–8 Kiribati  Flag of Kiribati.svg
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 22 July 2024)
Biggest win
Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 8–2 Micronesia  Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 23 July 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 0–8 Kiribati  Flag of Kiribati.svg
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 22 July 2024)

The Marshall Islands national futsal team represents the Marshall Islands during international futsal competitions. It was formed in 2024 and is controlled by the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation.

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History

In 2023, plans for the first ever international fixture for the Marshall Islands were unveiled, with a goal set for 2024. [1] The first futsal tournaments were held on the islands in late 2023 and 2024, with the launch of the Marshall Islands Futsal League and the Ratak Cup. [2] The first international fixtures were announced as the 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup, scheduled to be played from 22 July to 24 July 2024 against Micronesia and Kiribati. [3]

All-time fixtures and results

22 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg0–8Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati Majuro, Marshall Islands
Report
  • Bangao Bakabane Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
  • Kaibu Tetabo Soccerball shade.svg
Stadium: SDA Sports Hall
23 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg8–2Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Folliet Schutz Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
  • Cullen Turanga Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
  • Kairos Zinihite Soccerball shade.svg
  • Gabino Peter Soccerball shade.svg
  • Pat Phelon Soccerball shade.svg
  • Ming-Che Tsai Soccerball shade.svg
 Report
  • Maphrick Ruweday Soccerball shade.svg
  • Own goal Soccerball shade.svg
Stadium: SDA Sports Hall
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup SF Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg8–3Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Cullen Turanga Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
  • Kairos Zinihite Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
  • Ming-Che Tsai Soccerball shade.svg
  • Folliet Schutz Soccerball shade.svg
  • Baaro Tekarawa Soccerball shade.svg
  • Pat Phelon Soccerball shade.svg
 Report
  • Zack Henly Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
  • Maphrick Ruweday Soccerball shade.svg
Stadium: MIHS Sports Hall
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup F Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg2–6Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Gabino Peter Soccerball shade.svg7'
  • Matt Webb Soccerball shade.svg12'
 Report
  • Kaibu Tetabo Soccerball shade.svg12', 16', 17', 40+2'
  • Bangao Bakabane Soccerball shade.svg23', 26'
Stadium: MIHS Sports Hall

Head-to-head record

As of match played 24 July 2024

  Positive Record  Neutral Record  Negative Record

Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 2002214-12
Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia 220016511
Total42021819-1

References

  1. ↑ "Marshall Islands: The 'last country' on Earth without a national football team". BBC. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Supporting Marshall Islands Soccer Federation". Stenhousemuir FC. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  3. ↑ @SoccerFedMI (2024-06-26). "The story has a new chapter.. Details of our FIRST international match 📆 22nd - 24th July 2024 📍 Majuro, RMI ⚽️ Men's Futsal Series 👕 vs Federated States of Micronesia @OfficialFSMFA We'll be posting further updates in the build up to this historic encounter" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-06-27– via Twitter.