Women players fighting for equality on the soccer field in Vanuatu in the face of misogyny and cultural history
But this year Vanuatu's representatives pulled out of the tournament at the last minute, and back home the women's game is struggling to rise above familiar obstacles - cultural tradition and misogyny.
To progress, they need popular support, sponsorship and quite literally somewhere of their own to play, because right now teams affiliated to the Port Vila Football Association have to wait in line behind the men.
So when Rose Moise took on the task of Women's Development Officer for the PVFA a year ago, it was never going to be easy.
As she strives to revive the women's league in Port Vila and find sponsors, she also has to fight back against a tirade of social media abuse from men.
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