An Oceania match official trio is also taking part in the prestigious event and has controlled two matches in the group stages thus far.The trio is led by Tahiti referee…
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Young All Whites dream ended by classy Japan
Jun 30, 2011, 12:00 AM 0
But they can return home with their heads held high after becoming only the second ever New Zealand side to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.“It’s disappointing obviously…
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Kiwis meet Japan in clash of styles
Jun 29, 2011, 12:00 AM 0
The clever Japanese shocked the competition in their complex Group B, topping a section also containing Argentina and France. The Kiwis, for their part, came through as third-place finishers in…
There was a joint celebration at the Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca on Saturday. Knowing a draw would see them both through, New Zealand and USA – neither one among the…
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Final standings in Group D determined
Jun 27, 2011, 12:00 AM 0
The two sides fought out a goalless draw on Sunday in their final group match and ended with exactly the same record, each having posted a win, a draw and…
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Goalless draw sees Young All Whites through
Jun 26, 2011, 12:00 AM 0
It was not a match that will live long in the memory but New Zealand coach Aaron McFarland and his USA counterpart Wilmer Cabrera will not be bothered about that…
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Young All Whites hopes still alive after loss
Jun 23, 2011, 12:00 AM 0
But the Young All Whites are still very much in the running to progress past the pool stages and share the Group D lead with USA, who are equal on…
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Carmichael times run to perfection
Jun 21, 2011, 12:00 AM 0
The Central United midfielder, who made his debut a week ago en route to Mexico, led the scoring charge with three goals as the Young All Whites defeated Uzbekistan 4-1…
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Young All Whites sweep aside Uzbekistan
Jun 20, 2011, 12:00 AM 0
The Central United midfielder was a latecomer to the squad, only making his debut a week ago, but made up for lost time by scoring in the 10th, 36th and…
There was certainly plenty on show when the tournament was held in Oceania for the first time, in New Zealand in 1999.oceaniafootball.com takes a look at how some players who…