New Zealand internation Chris Wood was subbed off in the 20th minute in Burnley’s 2-1 away win against Southampton this Saturday. According to sources, he was replaced by Matej Vydra after suffering a hamstring injury. Vydra was a key player in the match as he scored Burnley’s winning goal in the second half. Burnley’s headContinue reading “Chris Wood’s injury is not a worry for Sean Dyche”
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Krishna scores again but ATK falls to Chennaiyin in 2019-20 Indian Super League
ATK received Chennaiyin FC at Salt Lake City in Kolkata for the 17th matchweek of 2019-20 Indian Super League, the top-tier of Indian football. It was the penultimate round of the regular season and ATK is already qualified for the play-offs. Fijian forward Roy Krishna played 90 minutes and scored a goal in the firstContinue reading “Krishna scores again but ATK falls to Chennaiyin in 2019-20 Indian Super League”
Rewa keeps the good run by winning at stoppage time as Nasinu heartbreaks Labasa
The third matchweek of 2020 Vodafone Premier League is over. Only three matches were played this Sunday as Lautoka is playing OFC Champions League and Ba is in New Zealand training for the continental tournament. After losing two matches Nasinu received Labasa at Ratu Cakobau Park with a mission to get their first points inContinue reading “Rewa keeps the good run by winning at stoppage time as Nasinu heartbreaks Labasa”
Suburbs good but not great against tactically questionable Hekari
In what has been almost universally agreed to have been the best match of the 2020 OFC Champions League so far, New Zealand’s debutants Eastern Suburbs defeated former champions Hekari United 2-1 at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, in a match which saw positives and negatives, as well asContinue reading “Suburbs good but not great against tactically questionable Hekari”
Eastern Suburbs beat Hekari United in the best match of 2020 Champions League so far
Hekari United debuted in the 2020 OFC Champions League against Eastern Suburbs from New Zealand in a very interesting match. Both teams had good strategies but Suburbs won the three points at the final whistle. The Papua New Guinean side came to the pitch with an offensive squad. David Muta and Vinicius had a goodContinue reading “Eastern Suburbs beat Hekari United in the best match of 2020 Champions League so far”
Galaxy demolishes title holders Hienghène Sport in Port Moresby
The first surprising result of the OFC Champions League happened in Port Moresby, where Galaxy displayed a very entertaining football to beat the current OFC Champions League champions Hienghène Sport from New Caledonia. In the Sir John Guise Stadium, the Ni-Vanuatu side wearing red seemed dangerous since the starting of the match, with the likesContinue reading “Galaxy demolishes title holders Hienghène Sport in Port Moresby”
Hekari United debuts at home against New Zealand champions Eastern Suburbs
After missing the 2019 OFC Champions League, Hekari United is back to the tournament and they will have the crowd’s support against Eastern Suburbs from New Zealand. While Hekari has a long history in the competition – including a title in 2010, the Suburbs are going to play the Champions League for the first timeContinue reading “Hekari United debuts at home against New Zealand champions Eastern Suburbs”
SIFF announces Solomon Islands provisional squad for OFC Nations Cup
Solomon Islands Football Federation annouced a 31-men list as Solomon Islands National Team provisional squad for Tri-Nation and OFC Nations Cup. The list is full of young footballers including three players that represented the country in the U17 World Cup last year: Javin Wae, Leon Kofana and Raphael Lea’i. Some important names like Benjamin TotoriContinue reading “SIFF announces Solomon Islands provisional squad for OFC Nations Cup”
The fantastic Koriak Upaiga: the Hekari United captain
Koriak Upaiga is well-known figure of football in Oceania; despite being in the big stage of Oceanian football for so long, Upaiga is still 32-years-old and goes for another OFC Champions League, this time captaining Hekari United after a four-year absence from the former champions of the competition. Upaiga also has experience from playing inContinue reading “The fantastic Koriak Upaiga: the Hekari United captain”
Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène
Galaxy is set to take part in their first ever OFC Champions League this year, travelling to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to face the best of the region. The Ni-Vanuatu side has some very important players, as the Solomon Islander international Gagame Feni, the English striker Terence Carter and the midfielder from Brazil RobersonContinue reading “Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène”
