Iran sink Papua New Guinea

A goal two minutes into the second half by Iran substitute Fatemah Ardestani was enough to break Papua New Guinea hearts and leave Michael Robinson’s team needing a win over Turkey to stay in medal contention.Coach Robinson is disappointed to have lost the match but says it is important to remain positive.“Rumona Morris and Cathura…

Coach Michael Robinson’s team will meet the unknown quantity of Iran at Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday evening local time and can’t wait to begin their campaign.The team got familiar with the floodlit astroturf pitch on a humid night during their official training session and the players enjoyed their first run together at the match…

Dickson Kadau’s side concluded the round-robin competition in style with a 21-2 win over Tuvalu which almost matched the tournament record of 23-1 set by the Futsalroos over Samoa back in 1996 when Australia was still part of OFC.Kurukuru sensation Elliot Ragomo showed why he is one of the best in the region, scoring seven…

Eric Michalak’s side went into the game with only one win from five matches but saved their best till last with an outstanding team effort.Fiji meanwhile were also celebrating as the result lifted them to second place above the Futsal Whites on goal difference.Cedrick Humuni and Caryl Thepinier led the way for New Caledonia with…

The Solomon Islands take on Tuvalu in the first match at 4:30pm local time before Fiji meet Vanuatu at 6:30pm and New Zealand take on New Caledonia at 8:30pm.All matches will be streamed LIVE online via Oceaniafootball.comHere’s a look at how the teams are looking ahead of the final round of matches:Solomon Islands vs TuvaluThis…

Kurukuru sensation Elliot Ragomo, 19, put away seven goals – six of which came in the first period.It is the third consecutive title for the Solomon Islands, who represented Oceania at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2008.Coach Dickson Kadau says today’s results and the performances all week have confirmed they are on the right…

Vanuatu struggled to contain Bolivia’s fluid forward movements with left back Jelene Waiwai cautioned after just two minutes for a crunching tackle on Bolivia’s pacy Rodrigo Medjido. Bolivia threatened to overrun Vanuatu with both wide players finding space behind the Vanuatu defence, but it was the Oceanian representatives who nearly took a surprise lead when…

To check out the day’s play click here The Solomon Islands take on Tuvalu in the first match at 4:30pm local time before Fiji meet Vanuatu at 6:30pm and New Zealand take on New Caledonia at 8:30pm.The kick off times in countries across the Oceania region are:Fiji, Kiribati, New Zealand, Tuvalu: 4.30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pmNew…