Alex Paulsen’s impressive start to life with Motherwell suffered its first major setback at Ibrox, with a costly mistake from the New Zealand goalkeeper deciding his side’s 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. The All Whites shot-stopper had quickly established himself as one of Motherwell’s most positively received summer arrivals after joining onContinue reading “First major setback in Scotland: Alex Paulsen backed after costly Ibrox error”
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Central Coast crush Green Shield as goal-filled S-League day delivers 22 goals at Lawson Tama
Central Coast FC delivered a major statement in the Solomon Islands S-League title race on Saturday, defeating leaders Green Shield FC 5-1 in a remarkable day of football at Lawson Tama Stadium that produced 22 goals across three matches. Fresh from their campaign in the OFC Men’s Champions League, Central Coast showed no signs ofContinue reading “Central Coast crush Green Shield as goal-filled S-League day delivers 22 goals at Lawson Tama”
Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives
The Fiji Football Association has allowed players with unresolved drug-related disciplinary cases to return to competition, a decision that has already affected the ongoing Battle of the Giants in Ba and comes while the association continues conducting drug tests throughout the tournament. Fiji FA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf confirmed that the association’s disciplinary committee decidedContinue reading “Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives”
Fencibles make history in Christchurch with first-ever Chatham Cup title
Fencibles United have written a new chapter in their history after defeating Cashmere Technical 2-1 in Christchurch to lift the Chatham Cup for the first time. The Auckland side entered Saturday’s final having never previously progressed beyond the quarter-finals of New Zealand’s premier knockout competition, but goals from Ronaldo Lopez Munoz and substitute Kodie NicolContinue reading “Fencibles make history in Christchurch with first-ever Chatham Cup title”
New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship
New Zealand became the second nation to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after defeating Fiji 2-0 in Apia, while Tahiti kept their own campaign alive with a late equaliser against Vanuatu in Saturday’s Group B action. The Junior All Whites joined Solomon Islands in the last fourContinue reading “New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship”
Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship
Solomon Islands became the first team from Group A to secure their place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after another strong performance in Samoa, while Papua New Guinea kept their own campaign alive with a six-goal victory over the hosts. The second round of Group A matches produced wins for theContinue reading “Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship”
Raphael Lea’i explodes for six goals in Central Coast’s huge S-League win
Raphael Lea’i produced one of the standout individual performances of the Solomon Islands S-League season, scoring six times as Central Coast FC defeated SOSA FC 9-0 at Lawson Tama. The Solomon Islands international was at the centre of Central Coast’s dominant display, registering a double hat-trick as his side returned to domestic action with anContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i explodes for six goals in Central Coast’s huge S-League win”
Port Moresby Soccer Association suspended for two years by PNGFA
The Papua New Guinea Football Association has handed the Port Moresby Soccer Association a two-year suspension after accusing one of the country’s most prominent regional football bodies of repeatedly failing to comply with national regulations. The suspension took immediate effect after formal notice was issued to PMSA on Monday, with PNGFA citing Article 17 ofContinue reading “Port Moresby Soccer Association suspended for two years by PNGFA”
New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship
Group B of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship began in emphatic fashion in Samoa, with New Zealand and Fiji combining for 15 goals as both sides made major statements in their opening matches. Defending champions New Zealand swept aside Tahiti 8-0, while Fiji recovered from an early setback to beat Vanuatu 7-2 in a remarkableContinue reading “New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship”
From the World Cup to a hat-trick at 36: All White Tommy Smith produces remarkable night in England
New Zealand international Tommy Smith has enjoyed plenty of memorable moments across a career spanning nearly two decades, but the experienced defender has now added something he had never previously achieved: a senior hat-trick. The 36-year-old All White scored all three of his goals with headers, including a dramatic winner in the fourth minute ofContinue reading “From the World Cup to a hat-trick at 36: All White Tommy Smith produces remarkable night in England”
