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”
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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”
Italy proved too strong for New Zealand at Women’s Algarve Cup
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”
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”
