Along with New Zealand’s Neil Emblen, Farina is one of the most high-profile coaches at the tournament but has the edge over Emblen, still relatively new to the coaching game,…
The New Zealand-based mentor spent eight days working with the ‘Solympics’ squad and local coaches as preparations continued for the qualifying tournament, which is set to take place in Taupo,…
Half of the players have international experience while the other half will be making their debuts for their country in Taupo, where the tournament will be held from March 16…
Current All Whites Jake Gleeson and Marco Rojas, who have been released by Portland Timbers and Melbourne Victory respectively for the event, are the biggest coups for Emblen’s squad with…
A total of 13 matches will be played at Owen Delany Park with American Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu all trying to keep…
Ryan De Vries fired the defending champions into the lead after just four minutes but Canterbury replied swiftly with Aaron Clapham guiding a Daniel Glozier cross past Danny Robinson only…
Vanuatu also have much to celebrate after securing the country’s first ever win in women’s football with a triumph by the same scoreline over Samoa in the 3rd/4th play-off.Pacific Games…
Papua New Guinea vs. Tonga Match Summary: Download HereSee below for the play-by-play action.Starting line-ups:Papua New Guinea: 20. Linda BUNAGA (GK), 2. Aida GEROTA, 3. Kathrina SALAIAU, 4. Linah HONEAKII,…
Samoa vs. Vanuatu Match Summary: Download HereSee below for the play-by-play action.Starting line-ups:Samoa: 1. Marielene PAPALII (GK) (c), 2. Tanya BRYCE, 5. Lanuola MULIPOLA, 6. Rosemary ALAUNI, 8. Faanunu ROPETI,…
The final kicks off at 3:30pm from Loto-Tonga Centre in ‘Atele following the 3rd place play-off at 1:00pm featuring Samoa and Vanuatu. Here’s a look at the action that’s in…