2012 Tuvalu Independence Cup
The 2012 Tuvalu Independence Cup, known as the Mackenzie Trading Tuvalu Independence Cup for sponsorship purposes, was the 17th edition of the Independence Cup. The tournament began on 1 September 2012 and finished on 29 September 2012. All eight clubs participated. Defending champions were FC Manu Laeva.
| Country | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1 September – 29 September |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Manu Laeva A |
| Champions | Tofaga A |
| Runners-up | Nauti A |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 71 (5.46 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Malakai Alesana (9 goals) |
← 2011 2013 → | |
Clubs
| Club | Island |
|---|---|
| Ha’apai United A | Nanumanga |
| Lakena United A | Nanumea |
| Manu Laeva A | Nukulaelae |
| Nauti A | Funafuti |
| Niutao A | Niutao |
| Nui A | Nui |
| Tamanuku A | Nukufetau |
| Tofaga A | Vaitupu |
Group stage
Group 1
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manu Laeva | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 9 |
| Tofaga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 6 |
| Niutao | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 3 |
| Nui | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | −18 | 0 |
Source:
| Manu Laeva | 7–2 | Nui |
|---|---|---|
Jelly Selau  Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Peleuila Mauali Peleuila Mauali Malofou Suamalie |
Maliomea Ulika Maliomea Ulika |
| Tofaga | 11–1 | Nui |
|---|---|---|
| Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa Malakai Alesana Malakai Alesana Malakai Alesana Malakai Alesana Lawrance Nemia |
Iakoba Isaia |
| Manu Laeva | 4–3 | Niutao |
|---|---|---|
| Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Suega Tonise Peleuila Mauali |
Easter Tekafa Easter Tekafa Easter Tekafa |
| Tofaga | 2–4 | Manu Laeva |
|---|---|---|
| Alopua Petoa Alopua Petoa |
Jelly Selau Jelly Selau Moeava Mausalii Peleuila Mauali |
- 1^ Niutao heeft gewonnen omdat Nui met te weinig spelers kwam opdagen.
Group 2
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakena United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 7 |
| Nauti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| Tamanuku | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 3 |
| Ha’apai United | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | −8 | 1 |
Source:
| Nauti | 3–1 | Tamanuku |
|---|---|---|
| Sosene Vailine Jay Timo Afele Eti |
Ola Eliu |
| Ha’apai United | 2–2 | Lakena United |
|---|---|---|
| Vaiaho Napoe Sepuli Loaha |
Tui Seu Filemu Vanu |
| Tamanuku | 7–2 | Ha’apai United |
|---|---|---|
| Kalanita Tavesia Kalanita Tavesia Kalanita Tavesia Makesi Lipua Makesi Lipua Felo Feoto Tinoga Temate |
Mati Fusi Vaiaho Napoe |
| Nauti | 1–2 | Lakena United |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Timo |
Kanava Galuega Tui Seu |
| Tamanuku | 2–3 | Lakena United |
|---|---|---|
| Elia Tavita Elia Tavita |
Pukanava Taimanuga Fakaava Malua Laupula Huehe |
- 2^ Nauti heeft gewonnen omdat Ha’apai United met te weinig spelers kwam opdagen.
Knockout stage
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| 22 September – Funafuti | ||||||
| Manu Laeva | 1 | |||||
| 29 September – Funafuti | ||||||
| Nauti | 2 | |||||
| Nauti | 0 | |||||
| 22 September – Funafuti | ||||||
| Tofaga | 4 | |||||
| Lakena United | 0 | |||||
| Tofaga | 2 | |||||
| Third place | ||||||
Top goalscorers
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malakai Alesana |
Tofaga A | 9 |
| 2 | Alopua Petoa |
Tofaga A | 8 |
| 3 | Jelly Selau |
Manu Laeva A | 8 |
| 4 | Peleuila Mauali |
Manu Laeva A | 4 |
| 5 | Kalanita Tavesia |
Tamanuku A | 3 |
| 6 | Elia Tavita |
Tamanuku A | 2 |
| 7 | Sosene Vailine |
Nauti A | 2 |
| 8 | Falefou Tapugao Jr |
Tofaga A | 2 |
| 9 | Jay Timo |
Nauti A | 2 |
| 10 | Maliomea Ulika |
Nui A | 2 |
The best player for the tournament
The best player for the tournament was James Lepaio of Tofaga A.
References
- "Tuvalu – List of Cup Winners (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
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