New Zealand international Max Mata produced a remarkable performance for Sligo Rovers in the Irish Premier Division, scoring a hattrick in their second league match of the season against University College Dublin (UCD). Mata opened the scoring for Sligo in the 22nd minute of the match, slotting the ball past the UCD goalkeeper with aContinue reading “All White’s Max Mata scores a hattrick in Ireland Premier Division”
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New Zealand’s Logan Rogerson scores first goal of the season in Finland
Logan Rogerson, the New Zealand international player and former Auckland City striker, scored his first goal of the season for FC Haka in a game against AC Oulu, valid for the Liigacup, the League Cup of Finland. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but Rogerson’s contribution was a highlight of the game. Rogerson joinedContinue reading “New Zealand’s Logan Rogerson scores first goal of the season in Finland”
Sairusi Nalaubu has a brilliant start of season as he scores a hattrick against Labasa
Sairusi Nalaubu, the Fijian international, made a spectacular start to the 2023 Digicel Fiji Premier League season with a stunning hattrick against Labasa on Saturday, 25th Feb. The Lautoka striker was in fine form, scoring one goal from the penalty spot in the first half, and then added two more in the second half. TheContinue reading “Sairusi Nalaubu has a brilliant start of season as he scores a hattrick against Labasa”
Roy Krishna: “At one point many had written us off, but that only motivated us to work harder”
Bengaluru FC managed to qualify for the Indian Super League’s play-offs; with a thrilling eight-games winning streak, the team coached by Simon Grayson has 100% record in 2023- their last defeat was still in 2022. Roy Krishna, the Fijian national team captain, is one of the stars of the team; the striker did not impressContinue reading “Roy Krishna: “At one point many had written us off, but that only motivated us to work harder””
Fiji: Suva beats Rewa and confirm OFC Champions League’s berth
In a thrilling encounter at the OFC Champions League national play-offs, Suva secured a place in the group stage with a 2-1 win over Rewa. The match took place in Suva, Fiji, and saw both teams battle it out for a coveted spot in the upcoming tournament. Suva took the lead early in the secondContinue reading “Fiji: Suva beats Rewa and confirm OFC Champions League’s berth”
Micah Lea’alafa debuts for FK Beograd in Australia
In Adelaide, this Saturday (25th Feb), Solomon Islands international Micah Lea’alafa made his debut for National Premier League side FK Beograd, and it turned out to be a memorable one. FK Beograd had signed the former Auckland City striker and current Solomon Islands national team captain for the season, and his first appearance came inContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa debuts for FK Beograd in Australia”
Ifira Black Bird will represent Vanuatu at OFC Champions League after beating Siaraga
The Ifira Black Bird football team has secured their spot in the OFC Champions League group stage after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Siaraga in the second leg of the national play-off held in Luganville, Vanuatu. This is a significant achievement for the Port Vila champions, who are returning to the regional tournament after aContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird will represent Vanuatu at OFC Champions League after beating Siaraga”
A-League: Brian Kaltak sees another questionable red card; his third of the season
The Central Coast Mariners, Brian Kaltak‘s club in Australia, had a very tight contest against New Zealand-based side Wellington Phoenix in Gosford this Friday (24th Feb) – the final result was a 1-1 draw; New Zealand international duo Storm Roux and James McGarry combined for the first goal of the Mariners – Roux crossed andContinue reading “A-League: Brian Kaltak sees another questionable red card; his third of the season”
Solomon Islands international Ali Mekawir scores against China U-23
The former Waneagu United striker Ali Mekawir is playing his trade currently in United Arab Emirates; he is currently attached to TFA Dubai and he recently scored his first competitive goal for his new team. The striker did not waste time to find the nets again; this time the Solomon Islander scored against China U-23Continue reading “Solomon Islands international Ali Mekawir scores against China U-23”
Dominant Lupe o le Soaga puts seven past Tupapa Maraerenga to confirm OFC Champions League berth
The match between Lupe o le Soaga and Tupapa Maraerenga was a crucial decider to determine which team would qualify for the OFC Champions League to be held in Vanuatu in May. The Samoan champions were clearly the dominant team on the field, winning the match with an impressive scoreline of 7-1. Lupe started strongContinue reading “Dominant Lupe o le Soaga puts seven past Tupapa Maraerenga to confirm OFC Champions League berth”
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