Marist and KF Gold to clash in SIPA Futsal League final

The finalistsof 2020 SIPA Futsal League are decided! Marist and KF Gold will fight for the title after winning their respective matches in the semifinals.

Marist defeated current OFC Futsal Champions League winners Kooline FC by 6-4. Jeffery Bule and Junior Kasute’e scored a brace each while Alvin Ray and Charlie Otainao netted Marist’s remaining goals. Kooline found the net through the feet of Anthony Talo, Robert Laua, Alvin Hou and Coleman Makau.

Marist players celebratnig a goal. Source: SIPA Media

In the second semifinal KF Gold have beaten Mataks by 3-2 in a narrow and thrilling win. John Taenao found the net twice to lead his team to book a spot in the final as Junior Apani also scored for KF Gold. Franchis Latai and Junior Mana were Mataks’ goalscorers.

KF Gold (in red) qualified for the final. Source: SIPA Media

Now both teams must focus on getting ready for the final clash that is going to take place on Saturday.

Phase de Group Best 11 – OFC Champions League 2020

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Oceania Football Center a analysĂ© tous les matches de la phase de groupes de l’OFC Champions League 2020 qui s’est terminĂ©e le week-end dernier et nous sommes ici pour mettre en Ă©vidence les meilleurs joueurs du tournoi jusqu’Ă  prĂ©sent.

Grâce Ă  l’analyse de notre rĂ©datcion, nous avons votĂ© les onze meilleurs joueurs position par position en fonction de l’Ă©quipe et des performances individuelles lors de la phase de groupes du tournoi. Notre Ă©quipe est composĂ©e d’un gardien de but, de deux arrières centraux, d’un arrière gauche et d’un arrière droit dans le système dĂ©fensif. Au milieu du terrain, nous avons un joueur defensif, un meneur de jeu et joueur offensif. En attaque, nous avons trois joueurs: un attaquant central et deux ailiers – un pour la gauche, un autre pour la droite: nous avons un système 4-3-3.

Gardien de but: 🇳🇿 Danyon Drake – 🇳🇿 Eastern Suburbs AFC

Le gardien de but neo-zelandais des Eastern Suburbs a aidĂ© son Ă©quipe Ă  se qualifier comme vainqueur du groupe A; il a jouĂ© toutes les minutes dans le tournoi et n’a pas commis d’erreurs majeures et Ă©tait toujours en sĂ©curitĂ© en venant de son but.

Arrière droite: 🇳🇿 Kelvin Kalua – 🇳🇿 Eastern Suburbs AFC

Le jeune dĂ©fenseur neozelandais des Easterns Suburbs a Ă©tĂ© l’un des joueurs les plus efficaces de tout le tournoi: l’arrière droit a aidĂ© efficacement son Ă©quipe en dĂ©fense – aucun des buts concĂ©dĂ©s par les Eastern Suburbs n’est venu de son cĂ´tĂ© du terrain – et Ă©tant Ă©galement très dangereux de soutenir ses coĂ©quipiers de l’attaque.

DĂ©fenseur central: 🇻🇺 Brian Kaltak – 🇳🇿 Auckland City FC

Le puissant international Ni-Vanuatu Ă©tait probablement le meilleur joueur des neuf champions d’Auckland City lors de leurs trois premiers matches de la compĂ©tition. Marquant deux fois, Kaltak a aidĂ© Auckland City Ă  obtenir trois draps propres dans tous les matches du tournoi – tous les matchs oĂą Kaltak a jouĂ©. Le joueur n’a commis presque aucune erreur de passe pendant le tournoi, Ă©tant très efficace dans ses plaquĂ©s et aidant Ă©galement beaucoup son Ă©quipe Ă  l’avance.

DĂ©fenseur central: 🇳🇨 Pothin Poma – 🇵🇫 AS VĂ©nus

Le New Caledonian Pothin Poma a fait un duo dĂ©fensif très fort avec de Kevin Barbe pour l’AS VĂ©nus. Le dĂ©fenseur central de 23 ans a montrĂ© beaucoup de ses compĂ©tences et a aidĂ© son Ă©quipe Ă  se qualifier pour les quarts de finale. Poma et VĂ©nus ont retirĂ© le fort Auckland City Ă  un seul but marquĂ© dans leur match. Il a Ă©tait très bons lorsqu’ils avait le ballon dans les pieds.

Arrière gauche: 🇻🇺 Jesse Kalopong – 🇻🇺 Malampa Revivors FC

Le jeune Jesse Kalopong a montrĂ© son potentiel en jouant la Ligue des champions de l’OFC pour le club basĂ© Ă  Luganville, Malampa Revivors. L’arrière gauche Ă©tait très calme lorsqu’il avait le ballon et Ă©tait un Ă©lĂ©ment très important du «système de possession de balle» de son cĂ´tĂ©. Très fort dĂ©fensivement, l’ancien joueur d’Erakor Golden Star, Ă©tait actif en attaque et a fourni de bonnes balles Ă  ses coĂ©quipiers dès le dĂ©part.

Milieu dĂ©fensif: 🇳🇿 Mario Ilich – 🇳🇿 Auckland City FC

Le fort Mario Ilich Ă  Ă©tait un rocher au milieu du terrain pour les neuf champions de la Champions League. Très cohĂ©rent dans tous les matchs jouĂ©s de son Ă©quipe dans le tournoi, l’ancien homme de l’Ă©quipe Wellington, a Ă©galement Ă©tĂ© influent dans la crĂ©ation de jeux offensifs Ă  Auckland City – un type de joueur qui permet Ă  les meneurs de jeu d’ĂŞtre libres de crĂ©er, car ils savent que leur dos est couvert.

Milieu: 🇧🇷 Roberson – 🇻🇺 Galaxy FC

Le milieu de terrain brésilien a donné sa classe pure pour le côté du Ni-Vanuatu Galaxy FC dans le groupe A du tournoi. Roberson a marqué deux fois et a donné deux passes décisives à ses coéquipiers, ce qui a permis à son équipe de passer a la phase à élimination directe. Loué pour les fans comme le meilleur joueur à avoir jamais joué au Vanuatu, le Brésilien a été une menace constante pour les défenseurs adversaires pendant la compétition et a montre des tricks magiques pour les fans.

Milieu offensif: 🇳🇨 Fonzy Ranchain – 🇳🇨 AS Magenta

Le jeune de l’AS Magenta montre qu’il est certainement une très bonne signature pour les finalistes 2019 de l’OFC Champions League. Magenta procède en tant que vainqueurs du groupe C et les performances de Fonzy Ranchain dans le tournoi ont Ă©tĂ© cruciales pour ce succès. Marquant une fois dans les deux matchs que son Ă©quipe a jouĂ© dans la compĂ©tition, Ranchain Ă©tait l’homme principal au milieu de terrain pour son Ă©quipe, distribuant très bien le ballon avec de magnifiques compĂ©tences de passe – crĂ©ant de bonnes chances de marquer pour ses coĂ©quipiers.

Aile droite: 🇸🇧 Joses Nawo – 🇸🇧 Henderson Eels

Joses Nawo a Ă©tĂ© le joueur le plus influent d’Henderson Eels dans le tournoi, ses très bonnes performances ont permis Ă  son Ă©quipe de se qualifier Ă  nouveau pour les quarts de finale de la compĂ©tition. Nawo a jouĂ© un rĂ´le dĂ©terminant dans le fantastique retour d’Eels contre Lautoka lors du choc dĂ©cisif du groupe B, oĂą il a marquĂ© le but gagnant du match qui a permis Ă  son Ă©quipe de se qualifier pour la phase Ă  Ă©limination directe.

Attaquant: 🇺🇾 Martin Bueno – 🇳🇿 Eastern Suburbs AFC

Probablement le meilleur joueur de la OFC Champions League 2020 jusqu’Ă  prĂ©sent. L’Uruguyan Bueno a marquĂ© six buts pour son club, les Eastern Suburbs neozelandais – deux dans chacun des trois matches qu’il a jouĂ© – et a Ă©tĂ© a fondamental Ă  la qualification de son Ă©quipe en tant que vainqueur du groupe A.

Aile gauche: 🇵🇫 Teaonui Tehau – 🇵🇫 AS VĂ©nus

Le capitaine de l’AS VĂ©nus et lĂ©gende du football de Tahiti et de Oceanie, Teoanui Tehau, a de nouveau Ă©tĂ© le joueur clĂ© de son Ă©quipe. Marquant quatre buts dans le processus, Tehau a rĂ©ussi un triplĂ© lors de son dernier match contre l’Ă©quipe fidjienne Ba pour confirmer sa deuxieume place de la phase Ă  Ă©limination directe. Le capitaine Ă©tait influent sur son Ă©quipe, menant mon exemple et guidant ses coĂ©quipiers vers une très bonne performance Ă  domicile.

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Martin Bueno a Ă©tĂ© l’un des joueurs les plus remarquables de l’OFC Champions League 2020 jusqu’Ă  prĂ©sent – OFC Media

Toutes les compĂ©titions et les activitĂ©s de l’OFC ont Ă©tĂ© reportĂ©es au mois de mai en raison de l’Ă©pidĂ©mie de COVID-19

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L’Ă©pidĂ©mie de COVID-19 est la raison pour laquelle toutes les compĂ©titions et activitĂ©s organisĂ©es par l’OFC ont Ă©tĂ© reportĂ©es. Les Ă©quipes participant aux deux principales compĂ©titions ocĂ©aniques continentales, la Ligue des champions et la Coupe des nations, ont Ă©tĂ© directement touchĂ©es par les cas de coronavirus.
Voici le calendrier prĂ©cĂ©dant l’Ă©pidĂ©mie:

OFC Nations Cup – Tour PrĂ©liminaire: 21-27 de Mars
OFC U17 Women’s Championship: 6-19 d’Avril
OFC Champions League 2020 – Quarts des Finale: 4 e 5 d’Avril
OFC Champions League 2020 – Semifinales: 25 et 26 d’Avril

Pour des raisons de santĂ©, l’OFC a dĂ©cidĂ© que ces compĂ©titions n’auront pas lieu comme prĂ©vu, mais seront reportĂ©es et auront lieu Ă  partir du 6 mai 2020.

“Bien que ce soit une grande dĂ©ception pour nous tous de reporter nos Ă©vĂ©nements et compĂ©titions dĂ©jĂ  programmĂ©s, la dĂ©cision du ComitĂ© ExĂ©cutif a Ă©tĂ© prise après un examen attentif des suggestions des experts scientifiques que nous avons contactĂ©s. La santĂ© et la sĂ©curitĂ© de notre personnel , nos joueurs et officiels dans nos federations associĂ©es, ainsi que le bien-ĂŞtre des gens Ă  travers notre continent, auront toujours la prioritĂ© pour notre organisation sur tout le reste”, a dĂ©clarĂ© le secrĂ©taire gĂ©nĂ©ral de l’OFC, Franck Castillo sur le site officier de la ConfĂ©dĂ©ration.
Tous les sĂ©minaires, rĂ©unions et activitĂ©s techniques organisĂ©s par l’OFC sont Ă©galement reportĂ©s Ă  la date indiquĂ©e ci-dessus.

Tutte le competizioni e le attivitĂ  della OFC sono state rinviate a maggio a causa dell’epidemia di COVID-19

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L’epidemia COVID-19 è il motivo per cui tutte le competizioni e le attivitĂ  organizzate dalla OFC sono state rinviate. Le squadre che partecipano alle due principali competizioni continentali oceaniane, la Champions League e la Nations Cup, sono state colpite direttamente da casi di Coronavirus.
Qui di seguito il calendario precedente allo scoppio dell’epidemia:

OFC Nations Cup – Turno preliminare: 21-27 Marzo
OFC U17 Women’s Championship: 6-19 Aprile
OFC Champions League 2020 – Quarti di Finale: 4 e 5 Aprile
OFC Champions League 2020 – Semifinali: 25 e 26 Aprile

Per motivi di salute la OFC ha deciso che queste competizioni non si svolgeranno come precedentemente previsto, ma saranno posticipate e si svolgeranno a partire dal 6 maggio 2020.

Nonostante sia una grossa delusione per tutti noi posticipare i nostri eventi e le nostre gare giĂ  previste, la decisione del Comitato Esecutivo è stata presa dopo un’attenta considerazione dei suggerimenti degli esperti scientifici che abbiamo contattato. La salute e la sicurezza del nostro personale, dei nostri giocatori e dei funzionari nelle nostre federazioni associate, nonchĂ© il benessere delle persone di tutto il nostro continente, avranno sempre la prioritĂ  per la nostra organizzazione rispetto a tutto il resto ”, ha dichiarato il segretario generale dell’OFC Franck Castillo al sito ufficiale della Confederazione.
Tutti i seminari, le riunioni e le attivitĂ  tecniche organizzate dall’OFC sono anch’essi rinviati alla data sopra indicata.

PVFA Premier League to resume in the weekend in Port Vila

The most important football league of Vanuatu is set to restart this weekend in Port Vila. The matches are scheduled to be played on 20 and 21 March, 2020.

After some months, the PVFA Premier League is back to action. While the competition was off, Port Vila held the 2020 PVFA Opening Cup that Ifira Black Bird was crowned champions. Galaxy FC played in Papua New Guinea the group A of OFC Champions League and could grant a spot in the quarterfinals of the competition.

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Erakor GS and Galaxy during a match – Vanuatu Sport

The league will be back in its 10th matchday:

Tafea vs Mauwia
Tupuji Imere vs Yatel
Ifira Black Bird vs Sia-Raga
Galaxy vs Erakor Golden Star

The matches are still to have its full details released by PVFA – in which day and times it will be played. The venue will be the same as usual, Port Vila Stadium.

You can check the current stadings, top scorers and full results of the league so far by visiting our session of PVFA Premier League.

Group Stage ‘Best XI’ – OFC Champions League 2020

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Oceania Football Center analysed all matches of OFC Champions League’ group stage that ended in the last weekend and we are here to highlight the best players of the tournament so far.

Through our staff analysis, we voted the best starting eleven position-by-position according to team and individual performances in the group stage of the tournament. Our team is composed by one goalkeeper, two central-backs, one left-back and one right-back in the defensive system. In the midfield, we have one holding midfielder, one playmaker and one attacking-midfielder. In attack we have three players: once central striker, two wingers – one for the left, another for the right: we have a here a 4-3-3 system.

Goalkeeper: 🇳🇿 Danyon Drake – 🇳🇿 Eastern Suburbs AFC

The goalkeeper of Eastern Suburbs from New Zealand helped his side to proceed as the group A winners; he played all minutes in the tournament and did not commit major mistakes and was always safe when coming from his goal.

Right-Back: 🇳🇿 Kelvin Kalua – 🇳🇿 Eastern Suburbs AFC

The young defender of Eastern Suburbs was one of the most efficient players during the entire tournament: the right-back was effective helping his side in defense – none of the goals conceded by Eastern Suburbs came form his side of the pitch – and being also very dangerous supporting his teammates upfront.

Central-Back: 🇻🇺 Brian Kaltak – 🇳🇿 Auckland City FC

The powerful Ni-Vanuatu international was probably the best player of the nine-time champions Auckland City in their first three matches in the competition. Scoring twice in the process, Kaltak helped Auckland City to secure three clean sheets in all matches of the tournament – all matches where Kaltak featured. The player made almost zero passing errors during the tournament, being very effective in his celesta and also helping a lot his side upfront.

Central-Back: 🇳🇨 Pothin Poma – 🇵🇫 AS VĂ©nus

The New Caledonian Pothin Poma made a very strong defensive duo alongside Kevin Barbe for AS Vénus. The 23-year-old central defender shown a lot of his skills and helped his team to qualify for the quarterfinals. Poma and Vénus recuded the strong Auckland City to only one goal scored in their match and was very good when having the ball in his feet.

Left-Back: 🇻🇺 Jesse Kalopong – 🇻🇺 Malampa Revivors FC

The young Jesse Kalopong shown his potential when playing the OFC Champions League for the Luganville-based side Malampa Revivors. The left-back was very calm when having the ball and was a very important piece of the ‘possesion-ball system’ of his side. Very strong defensively, the former Erakor Golden Star player was active in attack and provided good balls to his teammates upfront.

Defensive Midfielder: 🇳🇿 Mario Ilich – 🇳🇿 Auckland City FC

The strong Mario Ilich was a rock at midfield for the nine-time champions. Very consistent in all matches played of his side in the tournament, the former Team Wellington man was also influential in the making of Auckland City offensive plays – a type of player that allows your playmakers to be free to create, because they know their back is covered.

Midfielder: 🇧🇷 Roberson – 🇻🇺 Galaxy FC

The Brazilian midfielder was pure class for the Ni-Vanuatu side Galaxy FC in the group A of the tournament. Roberson scored twice in the tournament and gave two assists for his teammates, being instrumental for his side to continue in the tournament, proceeding to the knock-out stage. Praised for the fans as the best player ever to play in Vanuatu, the Brazilian was a constant threat for the defenders during the competition and provided some magical skills for the fans.

Midfielder: 🇳🇨 Fonzy Ranchain – 🇳🇨 AS Magenta

The new man of AS Magenta shows he is certainly a very good signing for the current runners-up of OFC Champions League. Magenta proceeds as winners of group C and Fonzy Ranchain performances in the tournament were crucial for his side success. Scoring once in the two players his side played in the competition, Ranchain was the main-man at midfield for his side, distribuing very well the ball with magnificent passing skills – creating good scoring chances for his teammates.

Right-Winger: 🇸🇧 Joses Nawo – 🇸🇧 Henderson Eels

Joses Nawo was the most influential player for Henderson Eels in the tournament, his very good performances allowed his team to qualify once again for the quarterfinals of the competition. Nawo was instrumental in the fantastic comeback of Eels against Lautoka in the decisive clash of the group B, where he scored the winning goal of the game that made his team qualify for the knock-out stage.

Striker: 🇺🇾 Martin Bueno – 🇳🇿 Eastern Suburbs AFC

Probably the best player of Champions League so far, the Uruguyan Bueno shown what he is capable of in the group stage of the regional tournament: the striker scored six goals for his club Eastern Suburbs – two in each of three matches he featured – and was instrumental for the qualification of his side as group A winners.

Left-Winger: 🇵🇫 Teaonui Tehau – 🇵🇫 AS VĂ©nus

The AS Vénus captain and Tahiti football legend Teoanui Tehau was the key-player of his side once again. Scoring four goals in the process, Tehau had a hattrick in his final game against the Fijian side Ba to confirm his side spot in the knock-out stage. The captain was influential to his team, leading my example and guiding his teammates to a very good performance at home.

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Vanuatu invited for friendlies in Europe

Oceania Football Confederation and Vanuatu Football Federation president Lambert Maltock has been in Europe to take part of 2020-21 UEFA Nations League’s draw in Amsterdam, Netherlands and it is being reported that he received invitation for international friendlies in Europe.

According to reliable sources, Maltock has received the invitation right after the UEFA Nations League’s draw. Vanuatu might be facing two national teams from Europe in friendly matches: Liechtenstein and Gibraltar.

Vanuatu in the 2019 Pacific Games held in Samoa.

Both European nations are drawn in Group D2 of UEFA Nations League. If confirmed, the matches would take place in September.

Labasa duo compete for national award

The Vodafone/Fiji FA Awards Night is going to take place on Saturday. This is one of the most important moments of the year for Fijian football as the top players from the previous year are awarded for their dedication to the sport.

Two players from Labasa are contesting for the “Popular Footballer of The Year” award: Akuila Mateisuva and Siotame Kubu.

Mateisuva and Kubu were key players for their team in 2019. Both players were part of the squad that won the Battle of the Giants (BOG) and the Inter-District Championship (IDC) last year. Kubu even scored Babasiga Lions’ winning goal in the BOG.

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Siotame Kubu: a hero’s tale

Siotame Kubu had an amazing 2019 season playing for Labasa. Source: FIJI FA Media

The other three contesters are Filipe Baravilala (Suva), Jeshal Kumar (Nadi) and Adi Litia Bakaniceva (Tailevu Naitasiri Women’s).

The “Popular Footballer of The Year” award poll is open to the public and people can vote by message.

Gregory Togubai becomes third Hekari signing of the window

21-year-old midfielder Gregory Togubai has become the third signing for Hekari United in this week’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League transfer window, joining Carlos Onne and Wira Wama as new recruits to the club.

Gregory Togubai as PNG U23s captain in 2019.

The young midfielder, who has been described as the next David Muta, joins from FC Bougainville, where he has scored two goals thus far this season. The 21-year-old also has two caps for the senior national team, including one start, in the 8-0 thrashing of Tonga at the Pacific Games last year. He also picked up three U23 caps in 2019 during Olympic Qualifying, captaining the side and scoring three goals in the process.

The signing is another which indicates Hekari may be trying to move away from their reliance on an ageing midfield of Michael Foster (34) and David Muta (32) and nurture some younger talent; Carlos Onne, a 20-year-old center-back, is another who fits the description of a young, upcoming player who should develop in leaps and bounds at one of the biggest clubs in the country.

Further signings for all NSL clubs will be reported as soon as we have the information.

Wes Brown to replace Harry Kewell at Vodafone/Fiji FA Awards Night

Former Socceroos player Harry Kewell is not going to attend Vodafone/Fiji FA Awards Night anymore due to the Coronavirus. Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown will come to Fiji to replace him.

Brown will be the guest speaker in the event that is scheduled to take place on 14th March.