The OFC Futsal Nations Cup group stage had their last four matches and now the decisive part of the tournament is nearing. Next Friday in New Caledonia we will have the two most important matches of the competition until the present moment: no surprises in both groups happened, since New Zealand and New Caledonia toppedContinue reading “Semi-Finals set in OFC Futsal Nations Cup”
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Nigel Dabinyaba joins Malaita Kingz in Telekom S-League
Very important news for the Solomon Islands top tier – Telekom S-League – were released today: the prominent Papua New Guinean international Nigel Dabinyaba is set to join Malaita Kingz for the second round of the S-League. Dabinyaba will join the also Papua New Guinean internationals Emmanuel Simon and Michael Foster in the team coachedContinue reading “Nigel Dabinyaba joins Malaita Kingz in Telekom S-League”
New Zealand fights but is beaten by Brazil at U17 World Cup
New Zealand knew they would have a hard time against Brazil – but probrably they never imagined they almost could get something from this match. The Kiwis had at least three real goalscoring chances against the powerhouses but could not came up with a good result. Brazil started the match with a lively attacking frontContinue reading “New Zealand fights but is beaten by Brazil at U17 World Cup”
New Zealand face hosts Brazil in their second match at U17 World Cup
New Zealand will come back to Estádio Bezerrão to face the hosts Brazil in their second match in the world stage youth tournament. The Kiwis suffered a very frustrating defeat against Angola in their opener match by 2-1 margin and hope for a better result against the South American powerhouses. The task of the OceaniaContinue reading “New Zealand face hosts Brazil in their second match at U17 World Cup”
Welcome to World Stage, Solomon Islands!
Solomon Islands just made their debut at world stage of football; previously the islanders were well represented by the Kurukuru at FIFA Futsal World Cup and for the Bilikiki at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Their first time in a football tournament was surely a moment to remember for two reasons: a proud moment forContinue reading “Welcome to World Stage, Solomon Islands!”
Magenta beats Hienghène and keep their chances to win Mobil Super Ligue
🇫🇷 Lire en français ici The 16th round of Mobil Super Ligue, the first tier of football in New Caledonia had very important clashes and the current most important derby of the country: Hienghène against Magenta. The task of Magenta was not easy for this round: they needed to win the match against the currentContinue reading “Magenta beats Hienghène and keep their chances to win Mobil Super Ligue”
Phoenix suffers third defeat in a row
Western United, Sydney FC and now Perth Glory is the side that defeats Wellington Phoenix in their three first matches at 2019/20 A-League season. The experience of the 37-year old midfielder Diego Castro made a crucial impact for the game result. The English marksman Gary Hooper was expected to be in the starting eleven forContinue reading “Phoenix suffers third defeat in a row”
Uninspired New Zealand is defeated by African debutants
Today New Zealand started their campaing at the 2019 U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and Estádio Bezerrão did not see a good performance by the Young All Whites – surely the coach Jose Figueira is not happy from what he has seem from his team. New Zealand faced Angola at their opener – theContinue reading “Uninspired New Zealand is defeated by African debutants”
Distance derby might be Hooper debut for Phoenix
The distance derby is always an important part of Wellington Phoenix – specially when their opponents are the current premiers of A-League. Perth Glory made a superb season in 2018/19, topping the A-League regular season and playing a very attractive football. Andy Keogh, Chris Ikonomidis and Diego Castro made fantastic combinations all over the seasonContinue reading “Distance derby might be Hooper debut for Phoenix”
U17 World Cup: New Zealand looks to keep their development running
There is no doubt that New Zealand is most prominent football nation of Oceania, but at world stage the situation is far different: the Kiwis took part of only two World Cups (1982 and 2010) and produced few players that had impact at the most important football leagues. Wynton Rufer is certainly the most prominentContinue reading “U17 World Cup: New Zealand looks to keep their development running”
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