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Herbert deal wrapped up

13 September 2010
Herbert deal wrapped up

The signatures confirm the handshake agreement between van Hattum and Herbert following the All Whites FIFA World Cup campaign in South Africa.“We’re delighted to complete the deal and make that handshake in Johannesburg official,” van Hattum says.“Reappointing Ricki is the first step on our new journey towards Brazil 2014.”New Zealand Football have also entered into…

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13 September 2010
Uncles women crowned champs

The side finished the season with 24 points from eight matches and have also set a record as the first women’s team to go through the season without conceeding a goal.The Uncles stars have also dominated the league’s awards with Betty Sade and Veronica Sade picking up the best goalkeeper and coach of the season…

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13 September 2010
Young star raring to go

The form five Vashist Muni College student arrived on the local football scene last year and has caught the eye with her impressive performances.She is now looking to make her mark on the international stage and is vying for a spot in coach Ramesh Sharma’s Nations Cup squad.The tournament will be held from September 29…

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12 September 2010
Miramar clinch fourth Chatham Cup title

Imray, who missed out on the Jack Batty award in 2006 despite saving two penalties in Western Suburbs’ shootout win and was on wrong end of a spot kicks loss the following year, earned the MVP honours with a string of saves to protect Miramar’s lead at 2-0 and 2-1 and a crucial penalty stop…

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10 September 2010
Clubs gear up for cup final

With just final training sessions on their home turf and a Saturday captain’s run on the North Harbour Stadium pitch to come before the sides battle to etch their name on one of New Zealand’s oldest sporting trophies, each team’s focus is sharpening.“It’s exciting,” says Bay Olympic coach Shane Knowles. “But we’re trying to tone…

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10 September 2010
Players must stay focused

He believes plenty of concentration will be needed because Tafea will be keen to avenge the 4-2 loss they suffered to Amical in pool play last week.Leong is looking for big performances from key players Fenedy Masauvakalo and Jack Wetney to make sure Amical do not slip up in their quest to lift the cup.“I…

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10 September 2010
Fa’arodo commits to Hekari

Local media in Solomon Islands reported this week that Fa’arodo’s decision to play for Hekari in the FIFA World Club Championship 2010 and the 2010/11 O-League is final.Fa’arodo says the main reason for his decision is the World Club Championship, during which Hekari will represent Oceania at the end of the year.“This is a once…

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10 September 2010
New Zealand 1 Spain 3

New Zealand were rocked by a fourth-minute goal to Gema Gili, who lobbed Chloe May Geurts from 35 yards out, but drew level in the 15th minute through midfielder Kate Loye.Loye was on hand to grab her second close range goal in as many games after Olivia Chance and Stephanie Skilton combined to tee up…

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10 September 2010
Financial backing for Fiji women

Chief executive officer Bob Kumar says about $80,000 has already been spent on the team, who started their build up to the Nations Cup in January.Kumar says Fiji’s participation in the event is part of a longer-term plans to develop the women’s squad for future international competitions like the 2011 Pacific Games in New Caledonia.“Fiji…

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9 September 2010
Busy year ahead for FTF

AS Tefana, the reigning champions and Tahiti’s representatives in the upcoming O-League, started with a win but Excelsior and Vairao, both new to the division, lost their first matches and could face a tough battle to remain in the top flight. They have plenty of time to put things right though – the national league…

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