One of the greatest footballer of all time in Solomon Islands history, Henry Fa’arodo is back to action as a player as he made his official debut for Hamilton Wanderers in the 3-3 draw against Tasman United in the 18th matchweek of 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership, the top-tier of football in New Zealand. Fa’arodo wasContinue reading “Henry Fa’arodo debuts for Hamilton Wanderers”
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COVID-19: Wellington Phoenix in danger as A-League gets closer to its end
COVID-19 pandemic keeps putting the world sports community in trouble and now it has affected the most important football team from New Zealand: The Wellington Phoenix. Hyundai A-League management has released a statement saying that the remainder of the current regular season will be played behind closed doors. They also pointed that it might beContinue reading “COVID-19: Wellington Phoenix in danger as A-League gets closer to its end”
Brian Kaltak: a new threat for opponent’s defense
Everbody knows that Ni-Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak is one of the most prolific defenders in Oceania. But it seems that now we are facing a new side of Kaltak’s game as he is becoming an offensive threat for his opponents. He arrived in New Zealand in 2018 as an Auckland City’s brand new player. TheContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: a new threat for opponent’s defense”
Fijian duo debut for Manukau United
Fijian footballers Malakai Rakula and Kishan Sami have debuted for Manukau United. Both players were in the starting eleven in the 3-0 win against Eastern Suburbs B, the Lilywhites’ reseve squad. This friendly match was part of Manukau’s preparation for the winter season of football in New Zealand. Goalkeeper Mohammed Alam who is also fromContinue reading “Fijian duo debut for Manukau United”
Phoenix strikes Victory and Coronavirus away as they get their fourth straight win
Wellington Phoenix imposed a harsh defeat for Melbourne Victory in a very concerned scenario regarding COVID-19 outbreak – the league future is uncertain after this weekend matches. A very emotional moment started the day at Sky Stadium as Phoenix and Victory players honoured the victims with the mass-shooting of Christchurch that happened exactly one yearContinue reading “Phoenix strikes Victory and Coronavirus away as they get their fourth straight win”
Phoenix faces Victory of Marco Rojas and COVID-19 threats at Sky Stadium
Wellington Phoenix is back to play in Wellington as they take on Melbourne Victory of the New Zealand national team star Marco Rojas at Sky Stadium. The opposition does not come in a good moment despite the last good performances of their new star-signing Rojas, while Phoenix battles for spots at the top of A-LeagueContinue reading “Phoenix faces Victory of Marco Rojas and COVID-19 threats at Sky Stadium”
Decisive weekend of football in ISPS Handa Premiership
The most important football league of New Zealand is going to have a very important matchweek. Just three matches are remaining for each of the teams in contention – just one out of the ten sides has no chances to qualify for the semifinals: the bottom ranked Canterbury United. The 3rd placed side Waitakere UnitedContinue reading “Decisive weekend of football in ISPS Handa Premiership”
All Whites friendlies in Asia cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak
It is confirmed that New Zealand National Football Team will not be travelling to Asia to play two friendlies that were scheduled to take place later this month due to the Coronavirus outbreak. All Whites would face Oman on March 26th and Bahrain on March 30th.
New Zealand suffers comeback against Norway in Women’s Algarve Cup
In the 3rd place match contest in the Algarve Cup held in Portugal, New Zealand could not defend their lead and suffered a heartbreaking comeback against the strong European side of Norway. Norway got beaten by the powerhouse Germany in the semifinals while New Zealand could not hold the good side of Italy – bothContinue reading “New Zealand suffers comeback against Norway in Women’s Algarve Cup”
Ben Waine hattrick stuns Tasman as Eastern Suburbs beat Hawke’s Bay at ISPS Handa Premiership
The weekend of football of ISPS Handa Premiership was filled up of goals in the two matches of the round. The title holders Eastern Suburbs are very close to seal their spot in the semifinals, while the Nelson-based side Tasman United see their post-season dream away after suffering an upset defeat against the Wellington PhoenixContinue reading “Ben Waine hattrick stuns Tasman as Eastern Suburbs beat Hawke’s Bay at ISPS Handa Premiership”
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