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Four new clubs for American Samoa

30 March 2010
Four new clubs for American Samoa

The new clubs will include Vailoatai Youth of Vailoatai, Moli o le Ava from Lauli’i, Kiwi Soccers of Faga’alu and Fagatogo Blue Iseula of Fagatogo – bringing the total number of clubs to 14.Kiwi will be the second club hailing from Faga’alu, doubling with Green Bay. Fagatogo has not had a club affiliated with FFAS…

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30 March 2010
Hekari still celebrating after historic win

The champion club side grabbed top spot in Group B after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over sister club Marist FC in Honiara at the weekend, bettering their efforts from last season when they finished one point behind group winners Koloale FC. Coach Jerry Allan says he is now looking forward to playing Waitakere United.“They’re just…

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29 March 2010
Cook Islands football family set long-term goals

FIFA Development Officer for Oceania Glenn Turner, OFC Deputy General Secretary Greg Larsen and Win in Oceania Senior Project Manager Vairani Davio worked closely with CIFA Executive Members, staff and local clubs to finalise a ‘master plan’ for the organisation for the next three years.Newly re-elected CIFA President Lee Harmon said that all stakeholders were…

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29 March 2010
NSL wins for Morobe, Tigers, Uni Inter

Gigira Laitepo Morobe FC had to work hard against a fired up Besta United but eventually battled to a 3-0 victory in front of a capacity crowd at the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium.The PNGFA sponsored Besta looked to hold the much experienced Morobe side for as long as possible but Goroba Tawa found the breakthrough…

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28 March 2010
Dramatic draw see Waitakere through to final

Despite finishing the match with 10-men, Neil Emblen’s side held on for the crucial point and will now face Group B winners Hekari United in a two-legged final (17 April/2 May) to see who will represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010. Auckland City meanwhile have to settle for second place in…

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28 March 2010
OFC to review crowd incident in Port Vila

Reports out of Port Vila suggest that a number of the 3000 spectators ran onto the playing pitch following Lautoka’s third goal in the 86th minute, forcing local officials to end the match prematurely. OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas says that an investigation will be opened into the matter.“There was a security breach shortly before…

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27 March 2010
Hekari progress to O-League final

The other finalist will be determined tomorrow when Auckland City meet Waitakere United in the Group A decider at Kiwitea Street, with Waitakere needing only a draw to claim top spot while Auckland need the win. It was the imports who starred for Hekari today with goals coming from Fijian Pita Bolatoga and Solomon Islanders…

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26 March 2010
World Cup hopefuls out to impress in O-League

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert and his assistant Brian Turner have confirmed their attendance at the crucial Group A decider which kicks off at 3:00pm on Sunday at Kiwitea Street in Sandringham. Auckland City midfielder Chad Coombes made his All Whites debut against Mexico earlier this month and says he is hoping to back that…

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25 March 2010
Young Ferns squad named for World Cup qualifiers

The Young Football Ferns take on the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Tonga on April 12, 14 and 16 respectively and while New Zealand start as favourites to qualify for September’s finals in the Caribbean, Edmondson believes nothing should be taken for granted.“We haven’t been looking past the qualifying tournament,” said Edmondson“If and when…

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25 March 2010
Match Day 6 Preview

Group A once again sees a fierce rivalry between Auckland City and Waitakere as both teams sit on 11 points going into the final Match Day 6. The decider kicks off at 3:00pm on Sunday 28 March at Kiwitea Street with defending champions Auckland enjoying home advantage but Waitakere having the upper hand in terms…

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