The 1980 OFC Nations Cup was held in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The eight participating teams were Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Tahiti. Australia defeated Tahiti 4-2 in the final to secure a championship title which would last for 16 years. The hosts, New Caledonia, defeated Fiji to finish third. Venues Group stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Third place Final Champions Squad Coach: Rudi Gutendorf Notes and references External links Oceania Football rec.sports.soccer Statistics Foundation 1980 Oceania Cup results. Accessed 21 February 2010. 1980 1980 Nations 1980 in New Caledonia 1980 in New Zealand association football 1980 in Australian soccer February 1980 sports events in Oceania March 1980 sports events in Oceania