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”

Injuries mark Auckland City’s clash against Eastern Suburbs in New Zealand

Auckland City and Eastern Suburbs clashed at Kiwitea Street in the first matchweek of 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the most important football league from New Zealand, and the Navy Blues grabbed three important points by beating their opponents by 1-0. It was a special match for Mario Bilen who was playing his 150th matchContinue reading “Injuries mark Auckland City’s clash against Eastern Suburbs in New Zealand”

Jesse Randall officially debuts for Hawke’s Bay United

After finishing ninth in the last ISPS Handa Premiership’s season, Hawke’s Bay United tried to build a stronger side to become a competitive side in 2020-21 – and the team’s biggest signing was Jesse Randall, one of the most promising players in local football. Randall had a great breakthrough season in 2019-20 playing for TasmanContinue reading “Jesse Randall officially debuts for Hawke’s Bay United”

Waitakere United start in style at ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership

The delegation of Waitakere United travelled to the Southern Island to face Canterbury United at English Park in the first matchday of 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the most important football league from New Zealand. Canterbury started the match in a great level by keeping the ball possession in attack while Waitakere United have beenContinue reading “Waitakere United start in style at ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership”

Sinclair’s late goal takes Team Wellington forward against Phoenix Reserves

In a windy afternoon, Wellington Phoenix Reserves and Team Wellington clashed at Fraser Park in the first matchday of 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the most important football league from New Zealand. This is one of the league’s most special games, as it marks the meeting between the two teams from the country’s capital, whichContinue reading “Sinclair’s late goal takes Team Wellington forward against Phoenix Reserves”

‘WelClasico’ heats up 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership’s opening matchday

The most important football league from New Zealand is ready to kick-off as two matches are going to be contested this Saturday. While Canterbury United are going to face Waitakere United in the Southern Island, Team Wellington and Wellington Phoenix Reserves are ready for the first derby of the season – the WelClasico. After finishingContinue reading “‘WelClasico’ heats up 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership’s opening matchday”

Tommy Semmy ready for another big season in New Zealand

After finishing fifth last season, Hamilton Wanderers want more this time. The good news for the team coached by Kale Herbert is that key players like Derek Tieku and Tommy Semmy, who were selected for ‘2019-20 ISPS Handa Permiership’s Team of the Season’, remained in the squad for 2020-21. Since 2017 at the club, SemmyContinue reading “Tommy Semmy ready for another big season in New Zealand”