2013 Tuvalu A-Division
| Season | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Nauti A |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 50 (3.33 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Mase Tumua (4) |
| Highest scoring | Tofaga A 10–0 Tamanuku A (10 goals) |
← 2012 2014 → | |
The 2013 Tuvalu A-Division was the 13th season of top flight association football in Tuvalu. The Tuvalu A-Division season started on 9 March 2013 and finished on 6 April 2013.[1] The champions were Nauti FC who won their eighth league title.[2]
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
Location of the represented clubs (islands) in the 2013 A-Division
| Club | Island |
|---|---|
| Lakena United A | Nanumea |
| Manu Laeva A | Nukulaelae |
| Ha'apai United A | Nanumanga |
| Nauti A | Funafuti |
| Tamanuku A | Nukufetau |
| Tofaga A | Vaitupu |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauti A | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 13 |
| 2 | Tofaga A | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 3 | +13 | 11 |
| 3 | Ha'apai United A | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 7 |
| 4 | Manu Laeva A | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 6 |
| 5 | Lakena United A | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | −4 | 4 |
| 6 | Tamanuku A | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17 | −14 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 9 March 2013. Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Round 1
| Nauti A | 4–1 | Manu Laeva A |
|---|---|---|
Mase Tumua  Afelee Valoa Siu Teagai |
Report | Tafalagi Mataio |
Referee: Vailine
| Lakena United A | 2–1 | Ha'apai United A |
|---|---|---|
| Ioane Haulagi Kanava Makuli |
Report | Alofagia Sualo |
Referee: Fiaga Lusama
| Tofaga A | 10–0 | Tamanuku A |
|---|---|---|
| Lutelu Tiute Reme Timuani Etimani Maio Ben Petaia Lawerance Nemia Paitela Kelemene James Lepaio |
Report |
Referee: Laupula Huehe
Round 2
| Tofaga A | 2–2 | Ha'apai United A |
|---|---|---|
| James Lepaio |
Report | Amatusi Telogo Alofagia Sualo o.g.' |
Referee: Fiaga Lusama
| Manu Laeva A | 2–1 | Tamanuku A |
|---|---|---|
| Sialee Suamlie Akelei Lima'alofa |
Report | Felo Feoto |
Referee: Laupula Huehe
| Nauti A | 2–1 | Lakena United A |
|---|---|---|
| Sosene Vailine Mase Tumua |
Report | Setu Taimanuga |
Referee: Molesi Valoaga
Round 3
| Lakena United A | 2–2 | Tamanuku A |
|---|---|---|
| Poukanava Taimanuga Ioane Haumili |
Report | Felo Feoto Talavalu Lipua |
Referee: Patoa Lauti
| Tofaga A | 3–1 | Manu Laeva A |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Tealofi Reme Timuani |
Report | Suega Tonise |
Referee: Laupula Huehe
| Nauti A | 2–1 | Ha'apai United A |
|---|---|---|
| Mase Tumua Sili Fakasega |
Report | Taupo Pelita |
Referee: Fiaga Lusama
Round 4
| Tofaga A | 1–0 | Lakena United A |
|---|---|---|
| Malakai Alesana |
Report |
Referee: Patoa Lauti
| Nauti A | 1–0 | Tamanuku A |
|---|---|---|
| Taufaiva Andrew |
Report |
Referee: Fiaga Lusama
| Manu Laeva A | 1–2 | Ha'apai United A |
|---|---|---|
| Tukai Vaega |
Report | Sepuli Loaha |
Referee: Vailine
Round 5
| Ha'apai United A | 2–0 | Tamanuku A |
|---|---|---|
| Tusia Pasama Taupo Pelita |
Report |
Referee: Laupula Huehe
| Lakena United A | 0–4 | Manu Laeva A |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Tofiga Tinilau Akelei Lima'alofa Suega Tonise |
Referee: Patoa Lauti
Top goalscorers
| Pos. | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mase Tumua
|
Nauti A | 4 |
| 2 | James Lepaio
|
Tofaga A | 3 |
| 3 | Reme Timuani
|
Tofaga A | 3 |
| 4 | Lutelu Tiute
|
Tofaga A | 2 |
| 5 | Etimani Maio
|
Tofaga A | 2 |
| 6 | Felo Feoto
|
Tamanuku A | 2 |
| 7 | Akelei Lima'alofa
|
Manu Laeva A | 2 |
| 8 | Sepuli Loaha
|
Ha'apai United A | 2 |
| 9 | Tofiga Tinilau
|
Manu Laeva A | 2 |
| 10 | Eric Tealofi
|
Tofaga A | 2 |
Awards
Best Player
The best player for the tournament was Eric Tealofi of FC Tofaga.
References
- ^ a b "Tuvalu 2013 – A Division (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Tuvalu 2013 – A Division (Men)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Tuvalu - Stadiums". Prepared and maintained by Carlos Santos for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.