Auckland City to represent Oceania in FIFA Club World Cup

Auckland City will play FIFA Club World Cup for the tenth time – OFC Media

The 2020 FIFA Club World Cup was confirmed by FIFA. The upcoming edition was originally scheduled to take place next month, but it has been postponed to February 2021 due to the restrictions caused by COVID-19 throughout the globe.

As usual, the champion of each continental confederation secures a place at the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). However, the 2020 OFC Champions League was cancelled right after the group stage, which forced Oceania Football Confederation to take a decision about their representative in the CWC.

According to OFC, the Article 31 of the OFC Champions League 2020 Regulations establishes a ranking of each team after the group stage, determined in descending order of (a) points, (b) goal difference, and (c) greatest number of goals – and Auckland City finished the group stage on top of this ranking. So, the Navy Blues are going to represent the confederation in the upcoming CWC.

It is going to be Auckland City’s tenth participation in the tournament. No other team has competed in as many editions of the CWC as the Navy Blues. They will face Al-Duhail from Qatar in the opening match of the tournament. You can check more information about the next CWC by clicking here.

Tevita Waranaivalu determined to help Rewa finish the season with the glory of Fiji FACT

One of the most important championships in Fiji, the Vodafone Fiji FACT kicks-off this weekend. It is going to be the last tournament of the season for the top eight teams in the country, which means that it is the last opportunity for many players to show their skills this year.

This tournament is also a great opportunity for Rewa to finish the season by lifting their second trophy in the season. The Delta Tigers are living a blessed year, as they won Battle of the Giants and finished second in Vodafone Premier League in 2020: “It was a wonderful season for us,” stated Tevita Waranaivalu, one of Rewa’s key players – “We expect to end the season on a high note, trying to win the Fiji FACT,” he added.

SEE ALSO
Nadi’s midfielder Avinesh Suwamy back from injury and confirmed for Fiji FACT;
Nasinu: nothing to lose in Fiji FACT;
Tevita Waranaivalu wins Inter-District Championship’s Golden Ball Award

Tevita Waranaivalu playing for Rewa – Fiji FA Media

Rewa’s players had no pressure to win Battle of the Giants this year, as head coach Marika Rodu made it clear that their main focus was on winning the national league. Now that the league is over, Rodu and his players could feel an extra pressure for Fiji FACT, but it is not happening: “There is no big pressure on us. We are going to this tournament with a clear mind and looking forward to what coach Marika Rodu has for us,” explained Waranaivalu.

The Delta Tigers are drawn in the Group A along with Ba, Labasa and Nasinu. Their first match will be against Labasa at ANZ Stadium in Suva on Sunday. You can check more information about 2020 Fiji FACT by clicking here.

Brasileiro é o novo técnico do atual campeão nacional de Vanuatu

Recentemente, o Galaxy FC sagrou-se campeão nacional de Vanuatu pela primeira vez na história ao vencer o Malampa Revivors por 5 a 0 na final da VFF National Super League. Comandados pelo treinador Moise Poida, a equipe contava com dois brasileiros em seu elenco: o zagueiro Diego Máximo e o meia Roberson.

Atuando na Oceania desde 2016, Diego tornou-se uma lenda em Vanuatu, sendo idolatrado e respeitado por todos. Agora, o defensor de 34 anos tem uma nova missão em sua carreira: ajudar o Galaxy FC a conquistar mais títulos, mas agora como treinador.

Diego foi anunciado como novo treinador do Galaxy FC há algumas semanas e o brasileiro já demonstrou um bom desempenho na partida de estreia, uma vitória por 6 a 2 contra o Mauwia na primeira rodada da 2020-21 PVFA Vodafone Premier League, a principal liga regional de Vanuatu.

Diego começou com o pé direito a sua carreira de treinador – Port Vila Football Association

O Galaxy FC volta a campo neste final de semana para enfrentar o Ifira Black Bird na segunda rodada da liga local, e Diego certamente conta com seu compatriota Roberson, que marcou três gols na última partida da equipe. Você pode conferir mais informações a respeito desta competição clicando aqui.

Micah Lea’alafa debuts for Solomon Warriors

After 315 days, Micah Lea’alafa played an official football match again. The 29-year-old winger made his debut for Solomon Warriors against Marist FC in the thirteenth matchweek of 2020-21 Telekom S-League, the national football league from the Solomon Islands.

Lea’alafa came from the bench in the 83rd minute to replace Molis Junior Gagam. Although he only played a few minutes, he showed his quality and made the fans happy, as most of them came to Lawson Tama Stadium eager to see Micah playing again.

Micah Lea’alafa playing for Warriors – TSL Media

He had not played an official match since January 8, when his former team Maritzburg United faced SuperSport United in ABSA Premiership, the top tier league from South Africa. Lea’alafa left Maritzburg in February and since then he has been dedicated to helping the development of football in his home country.

Warriors defeated Marist by 5-3 with three goals scored by Gagame Feni. They are currently in the fourth position in 2020-21 Telekom S-League with 22 points.. You can check the current league standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Gagame Feni scores a hat-trick as Warriors beat Marist in Telekom S-League

Marist FC and Solomon Warriors clashed at Lawson Tama Stadium in the final match of the thirteenth matchweek of Telekom S-League, the national football league from the Solomon Islands, and the title holders confirmed their favouritism by beating their opponents in a match full of goals.

The first two goals of the contest were scored by Gagame Feni in the final minutes of the first half after nice assists by Vanuatu international John Alick and talented midfielder Molea Tigi. Warriors also found the net in the second time, and Haddis Aengari headed the ball into the net after a corner kick taken by Judd Molea in the 64th minute. A few minutes later, Jerry Donga passed the ball to Gagame Feni who dribbled a defender before scoring for the third time in the day.

Warriors players celebrating a goal – TSL Media

Marist’s first goal was netted by Bobby Lesley in the 72nd minute after a great pass from Jerry Allen Junior in a beautiful counter-attack. They did not have a lot to celebrate as Alvin Hou scored Warriors’ fifth goal a few minute later.

Marist’s midfielder Alfia Aunga was fouled by Haddis Aengari inside the box and John Aeta scored from the penalty spot while Junior Rocky pushed the ball into the net after a nice play by Steward Toata in the stoppage time. At the final whistle, Warriors defeated Marist by 5-3.

This match brought a lot of excitement for Warriors’ fans as they could see Gagame Feni and Micah Lea’alafa back after joining the team in the mid-season transfer window. The title holders are currently in the fourth position in the league with 22 points while Marist are in tenth with nine points. You can check 2020-21 Telekom S-League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Nadi’s midfielder Avinesh Suwamy back from injury and confirmed for Fiji FACT

After spending two months away from football due to an injury, Avinesh Suwamy is finally recovered and ready to help Nadi. The 34-year-old midfielder is confirmed is on the list of 22 players who will represent Nadi in Fiji FACT.

Suwamy got injured in a training session and he lost seven matches due to this injury. Now, the legendary midfielder is ready to help the Green Machine to fight for the title in the last tournament of the year.

SEE ALSO
Fiji FACT: final squads released;
Nasinu: nothing to lose in Fiji FACT

Avinesh Suwamy is back from injury – Fiji FA

Suwamy is a key player in the team coached by Kamal Swamy. Despite being a midfielder, he is one of the top scorers of Nadi in the season, only behind striker Rusiate Matarerega. Nadi are drawn in Group B along with Lautoka, Navua and Suva.

Nadi are the current Fiji FACT champions and they are going to have a tough mission if they want to win this tournament again. Their first match of the tournament will be against Lautoka this Sunday. You can check more information about 2020 Fiji FACT by clicking here.

Nasinu: nothing to lose in Fiji FACT

The Vodafone Fiji FACT is going to be the last tournament of the current football season in Fiji. This will also be Nasinu’s last chance to play an elite championship until at least 2022, as they were relegated to Vodafone Senior League after finishing eighth in the Premier League.

Despite the relegation, the team coached by Tagi Vonolagi is focused on the upcoming tournament, once they see 2020 Fiji FACT as an opportunity to make fans proud of them after a bad season. The Giant Killers are drawn in Group A along with Ba, Labasa and Rewa.

SEE ALSO
Fiji FACT: final squads released;
Nadi’s midfielder Avinesh Suwamy back from injury and confirmed for Fiji FACT

Nasinu are drawn in a difficult group in 2020 Fiji FACT – Fiji FA Media

Considering all competitions, Nasinu has won only three of their last fifteen matches – terrible record that justifies their relegation to the Senior League. Anyway, Vonolagi and his players will fight with their hearts to make a good campaign in the Fiji FACT.

The Giant Killers are going to debut in the tournament on Saturday against Ba. You can check more information about 2020 Fiji FACT by clicking here.

Dragon smash Excelsior to reach the top of Ligue 1 VINI in Tahiti

AS Dragon smashed AS Excelsior in the sixth matchweek of 2020-21 Ligue 1 VINI – Christophe Fotozz

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The most important football league from Tahiti reached its sixth week as six matches were contested last weekend in the French Territory. While AS Pirae were in a bye week, AS Dragon took this opportunity to reach the top of the table.

AS Dragon smashed AS Excelsior by 8-0 at Stade Pater. Denji Kaiha, Roonui Tehau and Tutehau Tufariua scored twice each while François Mu and Manuarii Hauata found the net once each. Another team that achieved a great victory was AS Vénus that thrashed AS Mataiea by 9-1. Tauhiti Keck and Teaonui Tehau scored three goals each in this contest – Tehau is the current top scorer of the tournament with 14 goals in five games.

AS Central Sport and AS Tefana are the two other teams that won this weekend, while the match between AS Pueu and Olympic Mahina ended in a 3-3 draw. You can check the current Ligue 1 VINI standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.

Tommy Semmy debuts in style at 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership

Semmy had an amazing performance at Hamilton Wanderers’ 3-0 victory against Hawke’s Bay United – NZF Media

Hamilton Wanderers defeated Hawke’s Bay United by 3-0 at Bluewater Stadium in the opening matchweek of 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the most important football league from New Zealand.

One of the best players of the match was Tommy Semmy. The 26-year-old forward from Papua New Guinea delivered two assists and played an important role to help his side to grab their first three points in the season.

Semmy had two big opportunities to open the scoreboard for Wanderers: the first one was in the third minute of the game when he passed by an opponent and his shot found the external part of the net. The second, and no less dangerous, was in the 21st minute when his shot hit the post to scare Hawke’s Bay United players, fans and coaching staff.

The Papua New Guinean forward kept the good performance in the second half. In the 56th minute of the game, he received a pass from Josh Signey and he passed the ball back to Signey who scored Wanderers’ second goal of the day.

Semmy almost scored the third goal of this team in a counter-attack, but his shot passed a few centimeters away from the post. In the final minutes of the game, he delivered his second assist of the day by crossing the ball from the right wing to find Derek Tieku who scored Wanderers’ third and final goal of the contest. You can check a video with Semmy’s highlights by clicking here.

Honiara City and Kossa share the spoils in Telekom S-League

Honiara City and Kossa clashed at Lawson Tama Stadium this Sunday – TSL Media

A late goal scored by Honiara City’s Clement Wasi prevented Kossa FC from winning three important points at Lawson Tama Stadium as both sides move even further away from the first positions in the league table.

The match had a clear set up in the first half: Honiara City with more ball possession while Kossa played vertically to reach the opposite box. The first goal of the match was scored by Himson Teleda in the 25th minute. He received a pass from Dunstan Quanafia to score from inside the six-yard-box to open the scoreboard for Kossa.

Honiara City’s head coach Jerry Allen tried to do something different in the second half, but nothing has changed compared to the first half. Augustine Ofai came from the bench in the 54th minute to replace Alick Solo in order to bring more dynamics to Honiara City.

Kossa still had more opportunities in the attack, but they failed to extend their lead, and their consecutive failed attempts were punished in the 83rd minute when Coleman Wasi equalized for Honiara City. At the final whistle, the score was an 1-1 draw.

With this result, Honiara City and Kossa finished the thirteenth matchweek of the season in sixt and ninth, respectively.. You can check Telekom S-League standings, results and top scorers by clicking here.