Midfielder Chris James inspired New Zealand's U-20 side to a 2-0 win over Tahiti on Thursday to set up a likely Oceania Youth Championship decider against Fiji on Saturday.
James' 69th minute goal strike capped an impressive performance after Dan Keat had given New Zealand a 30th minute lead at Waitakere's Trusts Stadium.
Saturday's clash looms as vital with New Zealand two points adrift of Fiji after an opening day draw with the Solomon Islands meaning the Kiwis will likely need to win Saturday's match to keep their qualification hopes alive for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada in June.
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