Auckland’s Go Media Stadium was alive with electric energy as over 21,000 fans packed into the stands for the opening clash of the Pacific Championships 2025 between Toa Samoa and the New Zealand Kiwis. And if there was any doubt about where the majority of the support lay, the sea of blue, waving flags, and spirited signs made it clear, the Samoan fans were out in full force.
From the first whistle, the Toa Samoa supporters made their presence felt. Chanting, cheering, and waving flags long into the night, their passionate support fueled the team on what turned out to be a tightly contested match. Despite falling just short in a 24-18 loss to the Kiwis, the atmosphere in the stadium was nothing short of unforgettable.
Skipper Jarome Luai reflected on the match post-game, acknowledging the incredible energy in the stands while emphasizing the need for the team to deliver on the field.
“It’s powerful, you definitely feel the energy of the crowd,” Luai said. “But the crowd can’t play the game for us. We’ve got to be the ones to go out there and get the job done.”
Looking ahead, Toa Samoa now turn their attention to a highly anticipated showdown against Tonga on Sunday, October 26, at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. With fans already showing such incredible passion in Auckland, expectations are high that the Toa Samoa supporters will once again pack the stands, bringing the same relentless energy to cheer their team on.
We can’t wait to see the blue wave take over Suncorp Stadium as the battle for Pacific supremacy continues. Toa Samoa fans, your team is counting on you! Fa’afetai Samoa mo lou lagolago ma lou alofa.
