2011 Tuvalu A-Division
The 2011 Tuvalu A-Division (also known as the 2011 National Provident Fund Championship League) is the 11th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The Tuvalu A-Division season began on 29 January 2011 and ended on 12 March 2011. Nauti FC were the defending champions.
| Season | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Nauti FC |
| Matches played | 21 |
| Goals scored | 75 (3.57 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Starcel Soloseni, Lutelu Tiute, Siopepa Tailolo (6 goals) |
| Highest scoring | Tofaga A1 6–4 Manu Laeva A (10 goals) |
← 2010 2012 → | |
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
The competition takes place at the 1,500-capacity Tuvalu Sports Ground[1] in Funafuti, this is the only football 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.
Club information
| Club | Island |
|---|---|
| Nauti A | Funafuti |
| Tofaga A1 | Vaitupu |
| Tofaga A2 | Vaitupu |
| Lakena United A1 | Nanumea |
| Lakena United A2 | Nanumea |
| Manu Laeva A | Nukulaelae |
| Tamanuku A | Nukufetau |
Regular Stage
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauti A | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 13 |
| 2 | Tofaga A1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Lakena United A2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 | Tofaga A2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Lakena United A1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 8 |
| 6 | Manu Laeva A | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 16 | −6 | 7 |
| 7 | Tamanuku A | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | −4 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Round 1
These matches took place from the weekend of 29 January 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nauti A | 3−0 | Tamanuku A |
| Manu Laeva A | 1−1 | Lakena United A2 |
| Tofaga A1 | 0−0 | Lakena United A1 |
Round 2
These matches took place from the weekend of 5 February 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tofaga A2 | 2−1 | Manu Laeva A |
| Lakena United A2 | 1−1 | Tofaga A1 |
| Lakena United A1 | 0−2 | Nauti A |
Round 3
These matches took place from the weekend of 12 February 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakena United A1 | 4−3 | Lakena United A2 |
| Nauti A | 3−0 | Manu Laeva A |
| Tamanuku A | 0−2 | Tofaga A2 |
Round 4
These matches took place from the weekend of 19 February 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nauti A | 1−1 | Tofaga A1 |
| Lakena United A2 | 3−1 | Tofaga A2 |
| Manu Laeva A | 1−3 | Tamanuku A |
Round 5
These matches took place from the weekend of 26 February 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manu Laeva A | 3−1 | Lakena United A1 |
| Tofaga A2 | 2−2 | Tofaga A1 |
| Tamanuku A | 2−2 | Lakena United A2 |
Round 6
These matches took place from the weekend of 5 March 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakena United A1 | 2−2 | Tamanuku A |
| Tofaga A1 | 6−4 | Manu Laeva A |
| Tofaga A1 | 1−2 | Nauti A |
Round 7
These matches took place from the weekend of 12 March 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakena United A2 | 4−1 | Nauti A |
| Lakena United A1 | 2−2 | Tofaga A2 |
| Tamanuku A | 1−2 | Tofaga A1 |
Top goalscorers
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starzle | Manu Laeva A | 6 |
| 2 | Lutelu Tiute | Tofaga A1 | 6 |
| 3 | Siopepa Tailolo | Lakena United A2 | 6 |
| 4 | Naisali Kalisi | Nauti A | 4 |
| 5 | Lopati Okelani | Tofaga A1 | 3 |
| 6 | Mase Tumua | Nauti A | 3 |
| 7 | Okilani Tinilau | Manu Laeva A | 3 |
| 8 | Fakaava Malua | Lakena United A2 | 2 |
| 9 | Kanava Galuega | Lakena United A2 | 2 |
| 10 | Togevai | Lakena United A2 | 2 |
References
- "Tuvalu - Stadiums". Prepared and maintained by Carlos Santos for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.