Academy scholar Monty Patterson netted his third goal in three games as New Zealand’s U23s beat Vanuatu 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea this morning.

The Blues midfielder or striker netted the opening goal two minutes after the break having previously scored in the group games against the Solomon Islands and the hosts before being rested for the match against New Caledonia.

GOAL! 47 mins l @PattersonMonty puts the #MensU23s ahead after Brotherton turned it back into the six yard area! pic.twitter.com/fEUACMllR0

— New Zealand Football (@NZ_Football) July 10, 2015

New Zealand’s U23s now face Fiji in Sunday’s final with Oceania’s place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games the prize.

Blues centre-half Tommy Smith previously represented New Zealand at the 2012 London Olympics.

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MeenoITFC added 08:55 - Jul 10 This guy is a real prospect for the future, keep on the score-sheet and he'll catch someones eye. Lets hold onto him and make him a player that we need. I'm excited about him
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bluefeast added 09:10 - Jul 10 He's done very well hasn't he.
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SohoBlue added 09:25 - Jul 10 Got to be worth giving a cup run - young, eye for goal...start as a sub to keep Sears fresh? Love to see him do it against better opposition for Town. Well done, Monty!
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KiwiTractor added 09:27 - Jul 10 Well done Monty
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ThatMuhrenCross added 09:40 - Jul 10 Decent result considering Vanuatu scored 46 in their previous game!
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ThatMuhrenCross added 09:41 - Jul 10 Why don't New Zealand get to have a go on Micronesia?
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KiwiTractor added 10:00 - Jul 10 Have you seen airfares to Micronesia?
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Seasider added 15:35 - Jul 10 Looks like a natural goalscorer,just like Jordan Rhodes and look what happened to him!Must consider opposition though;would he score against Germany Holland or France?
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