| Season | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Nauti A |
| Matches played | 28 |
| Goals scored | 92 (3.29 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Alopua Petoa (10 goals) |
| Highest scoring | Tofaga A 7−1 Niutao A (8 goals) |
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The 2012 Tuvalu A-Division (also known as the 2012 National Provident Fund Championship League) was the 12th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The Tuvalu A-Division season began on 4 February 2012 and finished on 17 March 2012.[1] The champions were Nauti FC who won their seventh league title.[2]
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[3] 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.
Clubs
| Club | Island |
|---|---|
| Lakena United A | Nanumea |
| Manu Laeva A | Nukulaelae |
| Nanumaga A | Nanumanga |
| Nauti A | Funafuti |
| Niutao A | Niutao |
| Nui A | Nui |
| Tamanuku A | Nukufetau |
| Tofaga A | Vaitupu |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauti A | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 16 |
| 2 | Tamanuku A | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 15 |
| 3 | Manu Laeva A | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 14 |
| 4 | Tofaga A | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 6 | +14 | 13 |
| 5 | Nanumaga A | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 | Niutao A | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 20 | −6 | 9 |
| 7 | Lakena United A | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 24 | −16 | 6 |
| 8 | Nui A | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 22 | −20 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Round 1
Round 2
- 1^ Tamanuku win by default.
Round 3
Round 4
| Tofaga A | 0 – 1 | Tamanuku A |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Felo Feoto  |
- 1^ Nauti win by default.
Round 5
| Tofaga A | 6 – 0 | Lakena United A |
|---|---|---|
| Alopua Petoa Malakai Alesana Falefou Tapugao Jr |
Report |
- 1^ Manu Laeva win by default.
Round 6
| Manu Laeva A | 1 – 1 | Tofaga A |
|---|---|---|
| Jelly Selau |
Report | Malakai Alesana |
- 1^ Lakena United win by default.
Round 7
| Tofaga A | 7 – 1 | Niutao A |
|---|---|---|
| Alopua Petoa Falefou Tapugao Jr |
Report | Ioane Haumili |
- 1^ Nanumaga win by default.
Top goalscorers
| Pos. | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Alopua Petoa |
Tofaga A | 10 |
| 2 | Felo Feoto |
Tamanuku A | 5 |
| Malakai Alesana |
Tofaga A |
Awards
Best Player
The best player for the tournament was Okilani Tinilau of FC Manu Laeva.
References
- 1 2 "Tuvalu 2012 – A Division (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ "Tuvalu 2012 – A Division (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ "Tuvalu - Stadiums". Prepared and maintained by Carlos Santos for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.