The Oceanian football community was shocked when the newcomers from Vanuatu Galaxy FC trashed the current title holders of OFC Champions League, the New Caledonians of Hienghène Sport, by 4-1 in both sides first games in the 2020 edition of the regional tournament. Hienghène shown defensive problems since the start of the game, not beingContinue reading “Galaxy needs some adjustments while Hienghène needs to reset their game plan”
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Is Hienghène Sport at its last dance?
How could that happen? It was probably the question that everyone asked after the final score of the first match of Hienghène Sport in the Group A of the 2020 OFC Champions League. In fact that was astonishing for me as well. How could it be possible that a team who did it very wellContinue reading “Is Hienghène Sport at its last dance?”
This is not the Hienghène Sport we used to know
The current title holders of the OFC Champions League did not have any chance against the Ni-Vanuatu powerhouse Galaxy FC. Hienghène Sport lost many goal opportunities and were completely dominated by Galaxy attack, allowing the team coached by Batram Suri to score four times in the opening match of the Group A in Port Moresby,Continue reading “This is not the Hienghène Sport we used to know”
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”
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”
Gope-Fenepej back in action for Le Mans
Georges Gope-Fenepej is one of the most prolific footballers from Oceania currently, playing at the 2nd tier side Le Mans in France. The 20-time capped international for New Caledonia already scored three times for the club in the 2019/20 season, but some injuries prevented Gope-Fenepej to do even better. The New Caledonian forward played hisContinue reading “Gope-Fenepej back in action for Le Mans”
New Caledonia set international friendly against Estonia
New Caledonia stated recently they will be playing against Estonia in an international friendly match in the next March 26th. The Cagous are set to travel to Europe to face the Baltic country in their capital city Tallin. This will not be the first time the both national teams met, since they draw 1-1 inContinue reading “New Caledonia set international friendly against Estonia”
Promotions for Mobil Super Ligue set in New Caledonia
The last weekend in New Caledonia was the decisive moment for four teams that took part in the Relegation/Promotion playoffs for the most important football league in New Caledonia, the Mobil Super Ligue. In the previous season of the top tier, won by Hienghène Sport, the direct relegated side was ES Wacaele that could notContinue reading “Promotions for Mobil Super Ligue set in New Caledonia”
Al-Sadd needs extra-time to beat Hienghène Sport
Hienghéne Sport fought hard against Al-Sadd and impressed all the fooball world with a close match against a full-professional side, current the title holders of Qatar first tier. Hienghène used a defensive formation to avoid spaces for the opposition side. They were succesful until the 26th minute of play when Baghdad Bounedjah found the netsContinue reading “Al-Sadd needs extra-time to beat Hienghène Sport”
Georges Gope-Fenepej: back to a good level
🇫🇷 LIRE EN FRANÇAIS ICI Georges Gope-Fenepej is a 31 years old footballer from New Caledonia who is playing in France since 2012. He played for Troyes, US Boulogne and SC Amiens. He is currently playing for Le Mans in Ligue 2 – the second tier of French football. He can play as a wingerContinue reading “Georges Gope-Fenepej: back to a good level”
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