New Zealand reached the semifinals of the traditional Algarve Cup in Portugal but could not resist to a strong Italian side to reach the grand final. After beating Belgium in penalty shooutout, the Ferns took on Italy and some mistakes prevented them to proceed to the 1st spot contest match. Cristinia Girelli opened the scorelineContinue reading “Italy proved too strong for New Zealand at Women’s Algarve Cup”
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American Kiwis #02 – Boxall performs well in Minnesota’s win
The second week of 2020 Major League Soccer is gone and now it is time to talk about the performance of New Zealanders in the biggest football league in the United States. Only three Kiwis were called for this weekend’s matches: Deklan Wynne, Elliot Collier and Michael Boxall. Wynne (Colorado Rapids) and Collier (Chicago Fire)Continue reading “American Kiwis #02 – Boxall performs well in Minnesota’s win”
Wellington Phoenix control and win Central Coast Mariners
Wellington Phoenix travelled to Gosford to take on Central Coast Mariners for their 19th match of the A-League season. The New Zealand-based side did not have major issues to beat the Mariners and continue their good form in the league so far – it was their third victory in a row. Phoenix had the mostContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix control and win Central Coast Mariners”
Kaltak and Manickum score as Auckland City beat brave Lupe o le Soaga to top the group
Auckland City confirmed their favouritism against the Samoan side of Lupe o le Soaga and seal their spot as OFC Champions League – Group D winners in the knock-out stage. The New Zealand will host one of the quarterfinals of the regional tournament. Despite their third win in three games, it was expected Auckland CityContinue reading “Kaltak and Manickum score as Auckland City beat brave Lupe o le Soaga to top the group”
‘David and Goliath’: Lupe o le Soaga and Auckland City clash at Stade de Mahina
The nine-time champions Auckland City is set to take on the little but brave Lupe o le Soaga from Samoa. The New Zealand powerhouse just need a draw to confirm their place in the knock-out stage once again while the Samoans will have to make history one more time and beat Auckland to have aContinue reading “‘David and Goliath’: Lupe o le Soaga and Auckland City clash at Stade de Mahina”
Two matches in the weekend of football in New Zealand top-tier league
Due to OFC Champions League, the ISPS Handa Premiership – top-tier of football in New Zealand – will have only two matches in its weekend of football. Despite the lack of games in the round, both matches are very important for the top-four battle in the league. Both Eastern Suburbs and Hawke’s Bay United comeContinue reading “Two matches in the weekend of football in New Zealand top-tier league”
Wellington Phoenix hope for a win over Mariners
The New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix is back to action at Hyundai A-League, the top-tier of football in Australia after a week of absence in the pitch. The New Zealand side will travel to Gosford to take on the last-ranked side in the league Central Coast Mariners. Phoenix come from two wins a row – againstContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix hope for a win over Mariners”
Former Auckland City Ryan De Vries sign European deal
The New Zealand international and former Auckland City striker Ryan de Vries has a new club. De Vries recently was in trials with A-League club Western United, but he did not signed with the Australian outfit as he decided to get an opportunity in European soil. The player that represented New Zealand internationally once, movedContinue reading “Former Auckland City Ryan De Vries sign European deal”
Auckland City has to fight to beat brave AS Vénus at Stade de Mahina
The nine-time champions Auckland City had to battle hard to surpass by the minimum scoreline the good side of AS Vénus at Stade de Mahina for the second matchday of OFC Champions League – Group D. The New Zealanders had chances to score more goals, but also had to defend well to avoid the goodContinue reading “Auckland City has to fight to beat brave AS Vénus at Stade de Mahina”
Hosts AS Vénus will have a hard challenge against Auckland City
The hosts AS Vénus will not have an easy task against the nine-time champions Auckland City in the second matchday of the group D at Stade de Mahina, Tahiti. The Tahitian champions started well the competition with a dominant 6-0 win over Lupe o le Soaga, but certainly this game will much more harder forContinue reading “Hosts AS Vénus will have a hard challenge against Auckland City”
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