One of the most surprising results of the 2019/20 season of the top-tier league of Papua New Guinea, the PNG National Soccer League had as central figure the newly appointed head coach of Star Mountain FC. Percy Mataio guided the rock-bottom team in the table to beat at PNG Football Stadium the mighty Hekari UnitedContinue reading “Percy Mataio and the shocking win of his Star Mountain over Hekari”
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Auckland beats Eastern Suburbs as Waitakere qualifies for semifinals at ISPS Handa Premiership
The football weekend of football at the top-tier of football in New Zealand proved the dominance of Auckland City in the country as they beat the current title holders Eastern Suburbs away from their home stadium – to grab all points and win the Charity Cup. The weekend also saw the giants Waitakere United sealingContinue reading “Auckland beats Eastern Suburbs as Waitakere qualifies for semifinals at ISPS Handa Premiership”
Is it time for Hekari to move on from Jerry Allen?
Hekari definitively did not have the best squad possible during the OFC Champions League 2020 – management mistakes did not allow the well-known coach from Solomon Islands Jerry Allen to have a balanced squad in the biggest challenge of Hekari United in the season; wrong choices made Hekari pay a huge price at OFC ChampionsContinue reading “Is it time for Hekari to move on from Jerry Allen?”
Roy Krishna: making Fiji proud
Roy Krishna can be considered as the best player ever produced in Fiji; the Fijian Flyer already proved his capabilities in New Zealand and Australia leagues – and now in his first season in the most important football league of India, the Fijian international already turned himself a champion. Krishna helped his side ATK toContinue reading “Roy Krishna: making Fiji proud”
Phoenix strikes Victory and Coronavirus away as they get their fourth straight win
Wellington Phoenix imposed a harsh defeat for Melbourne Victory in a very concerned scenario regarding COVID-19 outbreak – the league future is uncertain after this weekend matches. A very emotional moment started the day at Sky Stadium as Phoenix and Victory players honoured the victims with the mass-shooting of Christchurch that happened exactly one yearContinue reading “Phoenix strikes Victory and Coronavirus away as they get their fourth straight win”
Phoenix faces Victory of Marco Rojas and COVID-19 threats at Sky Stadium
Wellington Phoenix is back to play in Wellington as they take on Melbourne Victory of the New Zealand national team star Marco Rojas at Sky Stadium. The opposition does not come in a good moment despite the last good performances of their new star-signing Rojas, while Phoenix battles for spots at the top of A-LeagueContinue reading “Phoenix faces Victory of Marco Rojas and COVID-19 threats at Sky Stadium”
ATK and Roy Krishna grand final will be played behind closed doors
The COVID-19 outbreak concerns strike again against football – this time the most important football match of the year to be played in Indian soil will not have any supporters at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Margao, Goa state. The clash between ATK of the Fijian national team captain Roy Krishna and Chennayin will miss oneContinue reading “ATK and Roy Krishna grand final will be played behind closed doors”
Ba vs. Nadi match for Vodafone Premier League postponed
The match between Ba and Nadi, that would mark the return of Ba to the national league in Fiji after OFC Champions League, was scheduled due bad weather conditions. According to local sources, the match is postponed to 25th March. Before this, Ba will take on Lautoka – being this their first match after theirContinue reading “Ba vs. Nadi match for Vodafone Premier League postponed”
Roy Krishna leads ISL ‘Golden Boot’ race with just one match remaining
The Fijian wonderboy Roy Krishna is one-match away to secure another major glory of his football career, this time in Indian Super Ligue. The 32-year-old helped his side ATK to qualify for the grand final match against Chennayin to be played in Goa – now Krishna and his teammates are just one away win forContinue reading “Roy Krishna leads ISL ‘Golden Boot’ race with just one match remaining”
Ian Chow: I believe in second round we will see a different Lae City team
The Lae City FC boss Ian Chow recently shocked the Papua New Guinean football community after sacking the multi-champion coach Peter Gunemba of his team – see here his reasons for making this change at Lae City. Recently, Chow stated in his social media that the players of Lae City decided to stick with clubContinue reading “Ian Chow: I believe in second round we will see a different Lae City team”
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