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Keepers dominate Fiji FACT

28 May 2010
Keepers dominate Fiji FACT

The glovemen entertained the crowd on Thursday night at Churchill Park in Lautoka with some spectacular saves as only two goals were scored during the four games.Defending champions Navua managed to get one, a second-half strike from Maciu Dunadamu, to post a 1-0 win over Tavua in the opening match of the evening. The victory…

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28 May 2010
New addition to OFC Media Department

Markham has worked previously as a newspaper journalist at The Aucklander and the Western Leader and is also a keen footballer, currently playing in the Northern Premier League in Auckland. The 27-year-old will assist with all matters relating to media and communications as OFC activities continue to increase with various programmes both on and off…

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28 May 2010
France gets behind Tahiti 2013

OFC President Reynald Temarii lead a delegation – including Tahiti 2013 chief executive Noelline Parker, OFC head of social responsibility Franck Castillo and FIFA ambassador for Oceania Christian Karembeu – to Paris this month to meet with the French ministry of sport.President Temarii sat down with Rama Yade, the French secretary of state for sports,…

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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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