Three exciting matches in ISPS Handa Premiership weekend

A different weekend than usual in New Zealand football top-tier, with only three matches in the process. The OFC Champions League kick-off in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu this weekend, will split the commitments of the current title holders of the ISPS Handa Premiership Eastern Suburbs that will be playing in Papua New Guinea theContinue reading “Three exciting matches in ISPS Handa Premiership weekend”

Auckland and Team Wellington win as Waitakere reaches the third place in ISPS Handa Premiership

The weekend of football in New Zealand had surprising results that changed the table. Despite of the big effort of Tasman and Wellington Phoenix Reserves, both sides could not avoid a defeat against Team Wellington and Auckland City, respectively. The spotlight of the round goes for Waitakere United that could stop the winning-streak of EasternContinue reading “Auckland and Team Wellington win as Waitakere reaches the third place in ISPS Handa Premiership”

Top-four tabled teams win in ISPS Handa Premiership weekend

There were not surprises in weekend of football in the most important football league of Oceania. The ISPS Handa Premiership continues with the same top-four of the last weekend, as Auckland City, Team Wellington, Eastern Suburbs and Waitakere United won their matches in the round. The New Zealand-top tier football continues to show good qualityContinue reading “Top-four tabled teams win in ISPS Handa Premiership weekend”

Ollie Bassett joins Australian club

Ollie Bassett is the newest player of St Albans Saints SC from Australia. Albans will play 2020 National Premier League Victoria after being crowned as 2019 NPL Victoria 2 champions. Bassett was playing for Team Wellington in the 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership before joining Saints. His former teammate Hamish Watson also moved to Australia toContinue reading “Ollie Bassett joins Australian club”

WelClasico and Auckland clash against Wanderers thrills Premiership weekend

The most important football league in New Zealand comes to action again this weekend with very interesting clashes. The derby of Wellington – Wel Clasico – will take place at Porirua Park when Phoenix Reserves face Team Wellington. Auckland City and Eastern Suburbs will hope to continue their good form so far as they faceContinue reading “WelClasico and Auckland clash against Wanderers thrills Premiership weekend”

Top-table clash excites ISPS Handa Premiership weekend

The most important football league of New Zealand will have a very important clash in this weekend that may confirm the dominance of Auckland City over the league or put questions to it. Team Wellington will play the current leaders in their domains in Wellington having a rare chance to cut the six-point margin theyContinue reading “Top-table clash excites ISPS Handa Premiership weekend”

Islanders observer #06 – Aaron Spain

The sixth episode of Islanders Observer has arrived! Oceania Football Center keep talking about the foreign islanders that are playing in 2019-20 ISPS Handa Permiership, the top national football league in Oceania. Now it is time to talk about a Papua New Guinean defender that is living a great season in New Zealand: Aaron Spain.Continue reading “Islanders observer #06 – Aaron Spain”

Taylor Schrijvers is back to Team Wellington

The defender Taylor Schrijvers resigned for Team Wellington to play the 2020 part of the ISPS Handa Premiership season. The New Zealander is back after a stint in the United Kingdom. The defender played in the thrilling 3-3 match against Al-Ain in UAE for the 2018 FIFA Clubs World Cup when Team Wellington represented OceaniaContinue reading “Taylor Schrijvers is back to Team Wellington”

Auckland City draw but continues on top in ISPS Handa Premiership

The New Zealand top-tier football league – the ISPS Handa Premiership – reached the last round of 2019, the competition will resume in the next year and the powerhouse Auckland City will remain at the top of the table. The first match of the Matcheeek saw a convincing win of Canterbury United against Tasman UnitedContinue reading “Auckland City draw but continues on top in ISPS Handa Premiership”

Three wins in a row for Team Wellington but Auckland City remains on top

The weekend of football in New Zealand top tier saw the recovery of Team Wellington confirmed as they demolished Southern United at David Farrigton Park. After a winless period, the club from the capital could record their third win in a row. Despite their efforts, their distance to Auckland City who currently sits first inContinue reading “Three wins in a row for Team Wellington but Auckland City remains on top”