Tama Fasavalu

Tama Fasavalu is a Samoan former international footballer who played in New Zealand for Central United as a defender. On May 3, 2012, Fasavalu was indefinitely suspended from the sport by the Auckland Football Federation after striking a referee and breaking his jaw during a match.

Career

Club career Fasavalu began his career in Samoa with Kiwi and Tuanaimoto Breeze, before moving to Central United in 2005. He subsequently moved to New Zealand second division Manukau City.

On 25 April 2012 while playing for Manukau City in a match against Tauranga City, Fasavalu was issued a second yellow card at the 79th minute, and subsequently struck referee Len Gattsche in the jaw, breaking it in three places and requiring surgery. Subsequently, Fasavalu was banned from the sport, fined, and criminally charged with wounding with intent to injure.

International career Fasavalu has played at international level for Samoa.

Career statistics

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 10 May 2004 National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa 4–0 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup Qual. 2. 10 May 2004 National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa 4–0 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup Qual.Correct as of 29 April 2010