The New Zealand Football released very important news regarding the next season of the New Zealand top-tier league – ISPS Handa Premiership. After to be forced to finish the league before as previously scheduled due COVID-19 pandemic, the NZF stated everything is clear for the new season that is set to restart in mid-November –Continue reading “Tasman and Southern to merge with Canterbury for 2020/21 New Zealand’s national league”
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Nikko Boxall: ready for a new adventure in Finland
After spending two years in Denmark playing for Viborg FF, Nikko Boxall returned to Finland. The 28-year-old defender from New Zealand joined SJK Seinajöki and made his official debut on Sunday by playing 90 minutes in SJK’s 2-1 loss against KuPS. That is Boxall’s third team in Finland: he played for VPS from 2015 toContinue reading “Nikko Boxall: ready for a new adventure in Finland”
Ahinga Selemani joins European club
After having a good 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership season playing for Hawke’s Bay United, forward Ahinga Selemani is another footballer who left New Zealand to play the 2020-21 European season. The 24-year-old forward joined Lincoln Red Imps from Gibraltar and he will probably be part of the squad that is going to play 2020-21 UEFAContinue reading “Ahinga Selemani joins European club”
Phoenix draw with Adelaide as Davila is unable to score golden winning chance
Phoenix clinched the 2nd spot in the standings, but the team coached by Ufuk Talay was unable to beat Adelaide United. The point granted from the 1-1 draw was enough for Phoenix to surpass Melbourne City in the A-League ladder on goal difference, but it could had been much better if the Mexican star UlisesContinue reading “Phoenix draw with Adelaide as Davila is unable to score golden winning chance”
Phoenix surpasses Perth Glory at Bankwest Stadium
At Bankwest Stadium, Glory met Phoenix in the second game of both sides since the return from COVID-19 break. A different Perth Glory than usual, fielding the 16-year-old attacker Gabriel Popovic, made it hard for Wellington Phoenix to grab a very important win. The team coached by Ufuk Talay seemed dangerous since the start ofContinue reading “Phoenix surpasses Perth Glory at Bankwest Stadium”
Wellington Phoenix take on Perth Glory expecting to recover from recent defeat
Wellington Phoenix did not have a good return to competitive football last week, when they suffered a heartbreaking 3-1 defeat against Sydney FC. The only New Zealand’s full-professional club – and of entire OFC – expects a much better performance today when they take on Perth Glory at Bankwest Stadium, 9:30pm NZT. Glory won theirContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix take on Perth Glory expecting to recover from recent defeat”
South Auckland Rangers remain unbeaten as Ivan Kumar scores a brace against Lynn-Avon
Ivan Kumar continues to prove himself in New Zealand as he helped his club South Auckland Rangers to overcome Lynn-Avon by 5-1 in the latest weekend. The result keeps Rangers with their unbeaten run in the season and also at the top of the table. Kumar scored one of the fastest goals of the season,Continue reading “South Auckland Rangers remain unbeaten as Ivan Kumar scores a brace against Lynn-Avon”
Charles Mani scores his first goal for Hibiscus Coast
Hibiscus Coast received Franklin United at Stanmore Bay Park for the fifth matchweek of Lotto NRFL Men’s Division 2 and grabbed three more points to keep their good campaign in the current league season. Daniel Cyra led Hibiscus Coast by scoring a hat-trick while Nathan Canton and Alexander Prior found the net once each. FranklinContinue reading “Charles Mani scores his first goal for Hibiscus Coast”
Controversial referee calls and silly mistakes mark Phoenix defeat to Sydney
Wellington Phoenix fans can not be happy on the result of the very first competitive football match of the club after the COVID-19 pandemic. Phoenix got beaten by Sydney by 3-1 – a mix of bad luck, controversial referee calls and silly mistakes of the Nix marked a night to be forgotten. The team starsContinue reading “Controversial referee calls and silly mistakes mark Phoenix defeat to Sydney”
Martin Bueno leaves Eastern Suburbs to play in Europe
After two years and six months in New Zealand, Martin Bueno is leaving the country to play in Europe. The 28-year-old Uruguayan forward is going to Switzerland to play for AC Bellinzona that is currently in the third tier of Swiss football. Bueno built a successful career in New Zealand playing for Napier City Rovers,Continue reading “Martin Bueno leaves Eastern Suburbs to play in Europe”
