Football at the 1983 South Pacific Games

The 1983 South Pacific Games was the seventh edition where football was introduced and was held in Western Samoa from 20–30 August 1983.

Football at the 1983 South Pacific Games
Tournament details
Host countryWestern Samoa
Dates20–30 August
Teams11 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions Tahiti (4th title)
Runners-up Fiji
Third place New Caledonia

The final of the competition, between Fiji and Tahiti, was disrupted by a fight between the players after Tahiti scored a goal in the closing minutes. A referee was injured and a Fijian player was arrested.

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