Tomer Hemed joins Wellington Phoenix

Tomer Hemed is the newest player of Wellington Phoenix for the next A-League season. The 33-year-old striker from Israel joined as marquee player on a one-year contract after leaving English side Charlton Athletic in August. Hemed arrives in Australia to replace Gary Hooper, who left the team to join Indian side Kerala Blasters. With experienceContinue reading “Tomer Hemed joins Wellington Phoenix”

Tommy Semmy scores in his 50th match at New Zealand’s Premiership

One of the most important footballers from Papua New Guinea achieved another very impressive milestone this weekend in New Zealand; Tommy Semmy played his 50th match at New Zealand’s top-tier league ISPS Handa Premiership. The striker also scored in his side Hamilton Wanderers win over Canterbury United by 3-2. Semmy first made a fantastic individualContinue reading “Tommy Semmy scores in his 50th match at New Zealand’s Premiership”

Brian Kaltak shines in Auckland City’s victory against Hawke’s Bay United

Auckland City faced Hawke’s Bay United at Freyberg Field in the third matchweek of ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the most important football league from New Zealand. The Navy Blues suffered a lot in this match, but they managed to win this clash with a late goal. Brian Kaltak played an important role in this match.Continue reading “Brian Kaltak shines in Auckland City’s victory against Hawke’s Bay United”

Wanderers reach the top as Auckland City win thanks to a late goal in the Premiership

The third matchweek of 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership was contested this weekend in New Zealand, and it was a perfect round for Hamilton Wanderers, as they defeated their opponents to reach the top of the table. In the first match of the weekend, Eastern Suburbs smashed Wellington Phoenix Reserves by 4-0 at Fraser Park.Continue reading “Wanderers reach the top as Auckland City win thanks to a late goal in the Premiership”

Team Wellington’s star Jack-Henry Sinclair to miss three months due to shoulder injury

Team Wellington is one of the two teams that are still unbeaten in 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the national football league in New Zealand. The team coached by Scott Hales is sharing the lead with Hamilton Wanderers with six points each. Despite the good start in the season, Hales will have to deal withContinue reading “Team Wellington’s star Jack-Henry Sinclair to miss three months due to shoulder injury”

New Zealand: Hamilton Wanderers make history at ISPS Handa Premiership

This weekend one of the most traditional football clubs from New Zealand celebrated a very important at ISPS Handa Premiership, New Zealand’s top-tier of football; the Hamilton Wanderers coached by Kale Herbert, son of the legend Ricki Herbert, played at Porrit Stadium against Auckland City, the eight-time champions of the national league. Since the introductionContinue reading “New Zealand: Hamilton Wanderers make history at ISPS Handa Premiership”

Marko Stamenic debuts for FC København in Denmark

FC København faced Randers FC at Parken Stadium in the ninth matchweek of 2020-21 Superligaen, the top tier football league from Denmark. This match was very special for football fans from New Zealand as it marked the debut of Marko Stamenic for FC København’s first team. Stamenic was in the starting eleven wearing the numberContinue reading “Marko Stamenic debuts for FC København in Denmark”

Joel Stevens’ team wins championship in Sweden

This year is being very successful for Joel Stevens. The 25-year-old forward from New Zealand returned to Europe to play for IFK Värnamo in Sweden, and he helped his team get promoted to Superettan – the second tier of Swedish football league system. IFK Värnamo were the champions of Division 1 Södra, one of theContinue reading “Joel Stevens’ team wins championship in Sweden”

Auckland City to represent Oceania in FIFA Club World Cup

The 2020 FIFA Club World Cup was confirmed by FIFA. The upcoming edition was originally scheduled to take place next month, but it has been postponed to February 2021 due to the restrictions caused by COVID-19 throughout the globe. As usual, the champion of each continental confederation secures a place at the FIFA Club WorldContinue reading “Auckland City to represent Oceania in FIFA Club World Cup”

Tommy Semmy debuts in style at 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership

Hamilton Wanderers defeated Hawke’s Bay United by 3-0 at Bluewater Stadium in the opening matchweek of 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the most important football league from New Zealand. One of the best players of the match was Tommy Semmy. The 26-year-old forward from Papua New Guinea delivered two assists and played an important roleContinue reading “Tommy Semmy debuts in style at 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership”