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OFC signs deal with Special Olympics

23 March 2010
OFC signs deal with Special Olympics

The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Ministers of Sport from 11 Pacific Island nations who were hosted by OFC at the TelstraClear Pacific Centre in Manukau during the inaugural Pacific Youth and Sports Conference 2010. OFC President Reynald Temarii says he sees symmetry in the values, goals and aims of OFC and…

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23 March 2010
All Whites fill preparation schedule

The fixture with Chile, with whom New Zealand share a cooperation agreement at National Association level, lifts to five the number of international matches the All Whites will play prior to their World Cup opener against Slovakia in Rustenburg.New Zealand have already played Mexico in Pasadena and en-route to South Africa will face Australia in…

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23 March 2010
Hekari United claim minor premiership

In other matches, Tukoko Uni Inter were subdued to a 1-1 draw, Niu Petro Madang Fox beat Besta United 3-0, while substitute Chris Abby’s goal in the dying seconds saw Eastern Stars edge giants Gigira Laitepo Morobe 4-3.Eastern Stars goalkeeper Richard Lapan stood out to pick up the Telikom PNG man-of-the match award against Gigira…

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22 March 2010
O-League matches rescheduled

The crucial Group A match between defending champions Auckland City and Waitakere United, originally scheduled for Saturday 27 March, will now be played at 3:00pm on Sunday 28 March at Kiwitea Street to accommodate filming of the match on Triangle and Stratos Television. Both teams are locked on 11 points but Waitakere have the upper…

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21 March 2010
Auckland City clinch NZFC minor premiership

An evenly balanced match exploded just before halftime when Auckland City and New Zealand midfielder, Chad Coombes, was sent off by referee Matt Conger after he received a second caution for a crunching tackle on a Canterbury player. The drama continued when Canterbury United took the lead from the resultant free-kick taken by Aaron Clapham…

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20 March 2010
AS Manu Ura 1 – Waitakere United 5

A brace of goals for Jason Rowley and Alan Pearce helped Waitakere United to victory while Roy Krishna scored the pick of the goals with a stunning individual effort in the 42nd minute .The win leaves Neil Emben’s side level on points with Auckland City and sets up a crucial Group A decider with their…

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20 March 2010
PYASC draws to a close

“OFC has a vision to see this conference take place every three years because we believe it is important to bring together Pacific youth on a regular basis,” said Franck Castillo, PYASC CEO.OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas says he is pleased with how the conference has gone.“This week marks a milestone as we assemble 800…

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19 March 2010
PYASC from a participant’s perspective

Here’s what he has to say about the Pacific Youth & Sports Conference (PYASC).“For some of us this is the first time to New Zealand and to attend such a big gathering. So just being here and meeting so many people is exciting. “The issues being talked about are not new to us in the…

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19 March 2010
Keryn Jordan calls it a day

Jordan, aged 34, has struggled with a chronic knee injury for the past year and has only managed to make a handful of appearances for the club this season. His last match was at the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi last December where Auckland City surprised many onlookers around the world with their…

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19 March 2010
Fiji Minister to attend Sports Ministers Meeting

The meeting, involving at least 10 ministers from across the Pacific, will be hosted by OFC as part of the inaugural Pacific Youth and Sports Conference which has seen 800 young people from 17 countries take part this week. OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas says he is delighted the Fijian Minister can attend, considering the…

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