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Brown still in doubt for World Cup

27 May 2010
Brown still in doubt for World Cup

Brown suffered a fracture to his upper arm – a tuberosity fracture of the humerus – after falling heavily in a tackle with Vince Grella in the first half of New Zealand’s match against Australia at the MCG on Monday night.During yesterday’s surgery he had three screws inserted into the bone to secure the fracture.“The…

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27 May 2010
Rendova score huge upset to make semis

Koloale and Rendova Devon booked their spots in the last four with wins over defending champions Marist and Makuru respectively.But the other quarter-final matches could not be played after concerns the action would extend into the night. Games can’t go ahead at Honiara’s Lawson Tama Stadium once the light has faded due to problems with…

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26 May 2010
Head of Competitions leaves OFC

The 28-year-old has been with the organisation since 2005, originally employed as Media Officer before moving into the competitions department where he has been instrumental in setting up a structured calendar of events including the hugely successful OFC Champions League concept – the O-League.Also during his time he has overseen the implementation of regular Beach…

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26 May 2010
Herbert to give Brown time to return

Vice-captain Brown was replaced at half time after two heavy falls, first suffering the break – a tuberosity fracture of the humerus – when tackling Vince Grella and then landing directly on the injury in another tussle with the same player. New Zealand medical staff will have a clearer idea of Brown’s likely recovery time…

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26 May 2010
Cole Peverley drafted into All Whites

Brown returned home to New Zealand yesterday and will undergo surgery on his shoulder tomorrow in Auckland. Brown broke a bone in his shoulder during the All Whites’ 2-1 loss to Australia at the MCG on Monday.Peverley was part of the domestic training camp held in Auckland earlier this month but missed selection in the…

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26 May 2010
Vanuatu boys take to the sand

Etienne Mermer is changing the environment of his players’ training from a normal grass pitch to sand in a bid to improve their skill and control, as well as build up the strength in their leg muscles.He thinks training on the sand is also good for goalkeepers because of the soft landings and the greater…

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26 May 2010
Young women face the boys in Fiji

The side will compete against three U-16 male teams in a competition that coincides with the first full round of action in the Vodafone Fiji FACT senior mens’ tournament, which starts tomorrow at Churchill Park in Lautoka.Fiji Football Association (FFA) technical director Saiyad Ali says pitting the young womens’ skills against the boys is part…

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26 May 2010
American striker quick off the mark

Clemens is based in the United States but headed down under to play for the same side in last year’s Courts Homecenters Inter District Championship. He helped Navua pick up their first ever title and is now out for a similar contribution as the club looks to defend its new-found status as top dogs.He wasted…

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25 May 2010
Brown’s Cup dream in doubt

Brown is heading back to Auckland after scans this morning revealed he has a fractured shoulder. The midfielder fell heavily during the first half of the All Whites’ heart-breaking loss to Australia last night and did not return for the second half.The 29-year-old went to hospital for scans on the injury and a New Zealand…

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25 May 2010
Solomon sides chase O-League place

The final Our Telekom National Club Championship group matches are being played today and a number of teams are in the running to book a quarter final berth.Defending champions Marist FC moved into third in the Group A table with a 3-2 win over Sipa on Saturday and still have a mathematical chance of progressing,…

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