Western Springs received Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields and did not have difficulties to win and grab their first three points of 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s season. Fijian defender Samuela Kautoga played a solid match before being replaced by Josh Margetts in the 78th minute of the clash. Springs scored three goals in theContinue reading “Samuela Kautoga’s Western Springs win in Lotto NRFL Premier opening round”
Category Archives: New Zealand
Sydney: the provisional home of Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix delegation arrived in Australia to keep their preparation for 2019-20 Hyundai A-League season resumption. The football club from New Zealand will be based in Sydney during this period. According to reliable sources Phoenix will complete the remainder of their regular season matches in New South Wales, with games to be played at BankwestContinue reading “Sydney: the provisional home of Wellington Phoenix”
Samoan forward Darcy Knight scores for Onehunga Mangere in Lotto NRFL Division 2 opening round
Onehunga Mangere visited Oratia United at Parrs Park in the first matchday of 2020 Lotto NRFL Division 2 – the third-tier of winter football season in the Northern Region of New Zealand. Phillippe Poletaev opened the scoreboard for Oratia in the 13th minute but Onehunga Mangere manged to equalize in the second half with aContinue reading “Samoan forward Darcy Knight scores for Onehunga Mangere in Lotto NRFL Division 2 opening round”
Tommy Semmy scores twice in Hamilton Wanderers’ loss in NRFL Premier opener
Bay Olympic and Hamilton Wanderers starred a marvelous football match at Olympic Park this Saturday in the opening round of 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s. In a clash full of plot twists and goals, Bay Olympic grabbed three important points. Wanderers’ forwards Derek Tieku and Tommy Semmy scored two goals each while Jared Colligan ledContinue reading “Tommy Semmy scores twice in Hamilton Wanderers’ loss in NRFL Premier opener”
Charles Mani officially debuts for Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand
Hibiscus Coast AFC received Greenhithe Catimba at Stanmore Bay Park in the opening round of Lotto NRFL Division 2 – the third tier of winter football season in New Zealand’s Northern Region. Solomon Islands youngster Charles Mani came from the bench in the second half to make his official debut for his new club –Continue reading “Charles Mani officially debuts for Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand”
Ivan Kumar shines in his debut in New Zealand winter football season
The NRF Men’s Conference started this weekend with four matches. South Auckland Rangers went to Starling Park to face Ranui Swanson and took home all three points as they won the match by 3-2. Fijian midfielder Ivan Kumar was one of the best players in the match and he played an important role on Rangers’Continue reading “Ivan Kumar shines in his debut in New Zealand winter football season”
Brian Kaltak’s Central United win in NRFL Premier opening round
Central United grabbed their first three points of 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s season after beating Melville United by 4-3 in a breathtaking match held at Gower Park. Kieran Richards opened the scoreboard for Melville but Central managed to take the lead as Angus Kilkolly and Emiliano Tade scored once each. Campbell Brown tied theContinue reading “Brian Kaltak’s Central United win in NRFL Premier opening round”
Auckland United win their first ever match in Lotto NRFL Premier
Auckland United could not have a better start in 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s. The newest team from the league – created after an amalgamation between neighbouring clubs Three Kings United and Onehunga Sports FC – beat Waitakere City by 3-0 in the opening round of the league. Counting on a galactic squad with someContinue reading “Auckland United win their first ever match in Lotto NRFL Premier”
Chris Wood to miss Burnley’s clash against Manchester City
Burnley’s head coach Sean Dyche confirmed that New Zealand international Chris Wood is not going to play against Manchester City on Monday. The 28-year-old striker has been hampered by an Achilles problem since returning to training after lockdown. According to Dyche, Wood is not fit enough and he is not going to travel to ManchesterContinue reading “Chris Wood to miss Burnley’s clash against Manchester City”
Kris Naicker: Fijian blood representing New Zealand
Currently playing for Lower Hutt City AFC in New Zealand winter football season Kris Naicker is one of the most talented players from Wellington Phoenix Academy. The 17-year-old defender had some opportunities to play for Wellington Phoenix Reserves in 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership. Born in New Zealand, Naicker represented his homeland at FIFA U-17 WorldContinue reading “Kris Naicker: Fijian blood representing New Zealand”
