The New Zealand-based club Wellington Phoenix could not hold the attacking power of Perth Glory at HBF Park, when they returned to the pitch after a bye-week in the Australian Hyundai A-League. The likes of Bruno Fornaroli and Nicholas D’Agostino were too much for the defensive system of the team coached by Ufuk Talay. TheContinue reading “Phoenix can not hold offensive power of Perth Glory”
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Wellington Phoenix is back to action in Distance Derby
After not playing in the last weekend in the top-tier league of Australian football, Wellington Phoenix is back to action this Friday – but they will need to travel a long distance to face Glory in Perth. The Distance Derby is the name given to the match between Phoenix and Glory; both sides need toContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix is back to action in Distance Derby”
Collier is back to Chicago Fire
After being named for Chicago Fire preseason squad as a trialist, New Zealand forward Elliot Collier has officialy signed with Fire. The contract is valid for 2020 with club options for 2021 and 2022. Collier is already known by Chicago Fire fans as he played there in 2018 after being selected in the 49th pickContinue reading “Collier is back to Chicago Fire”
Singh remains on Bayern’s squad for Champions League knockout
The 2019-20 UEFA Champions League will resume this month with the beginning of the knockout stage. All sixteen remaining teams are allowed to make some changes in their 25-man squad. New Zealand international Sapreet Singh remains in the Bayern’s squad for the knockout stage. Die Roten has made only one change by removing forward Jann-FieteContinue reading “Singh remains on Bayern’s squad for Champions League knockout”
Ni-Vanuatu referee works in a Saudi Arabia league match
Ni-Vanuatu referee Jeremy Garae had another international opportunity to show his quality as a linesman. He took part of the referees team that worked at Al-Feiha versus Al-Faisaly match in the sixteenth matchweek of Saudi Professional League, the top division of Association football league in Saudi Arabia. The match was played last Saturday (February 1st)Continue reading “Ni-Vanuatu referee works in a Saudi Arabia league match”
Jean-Philippe Saïko: francophone firepower in New Zealand
New Caledonia international Jean-Philippe Saïko is playing his first ever season in New Zealand after spending some years in France. He did not have a great start as he scored only one goal in his five matches in 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership. However things have changed for Saïko in 2020 as he is finding theContinue reading “Jean-Philippe Saïko: francophone firepower in New Zealand”
Bill Tuiloma to miss Timbers’ first matches of 2020 MLS season
New Zealand international Bill Tuiloma is expected to miss the next two months due to a right calf strain. He was in Costa Rica with Portland Timbers’ preseason squad but he went back Portland to start the recovery process. The central back is going to miss the first matches of Portland Timbers in the 2020Continue reading “Bill Tuiloma to miss Timbers’ first matches of 2020 MLS season”
Charles Mani returns to New Zealand
Charles Mani is heading back to New Zealand. The 17 years old forward from Solomon Islands must study at Long Bay College that is linked to Glenfield Rovers for one more year. He had a good 2019 season with Long Bay and he was named the team’s MVP in the Rex Dawkins Tournament, a traditionalContinue reading “Charles Mani returns to New Zealand”
David Browne signs with HJK
It is official! David Browne is the newest player of HJK Helsinki from Finland. The 24-year-old winger was on trial with the team and he is now officially a HJK player. He already played three matches for the Finnish club including two matches in the 2020 Finnish Cup. He netted his first goal for theContinue reading “David Browne signs with HJK”
Top-four tabled teams win in ISPS Handa Premiership weekend
There were not surprises in weekend of football in the most important football league of Oceania. The ISPS Handa Premiership continues with the same top-four of the last weekend, as Auckland City, Team Wellington, Eastern Suburbs and Waitakere United won their matches in the round. The New Zealand-top tier football continues to show good qualityContinue reading “Top-four tabled teams win in ISPS Handa Premiership weekend”
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