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17 May 2010
Focus shifts to Fiji FACT

The Weet-Bix Shop N Save Lautoka beat Royal Tea Nadi 2-0 on Sunday at Prince Charles Park to stay top of the table. Midfield playmaker Alvin Avinesh and defender Samuela Kautoga scored a goal each to guide the Blues.Elsewhere Kit Kat Southern Forest Navua jumped to third spot on the standings as Maciu Dunadamu’s lone…

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17 May 2010
PNGFA President reflects on O-League success

But at the same time he has challenged other franchises involved in the National Soccer League to step up and foot it with the O-League champs. “Hekari have set the standard and the question is can the other franchises live up to that billing,” said President Chung, who also serves as OFC Senior Vice President….

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16 May 2010
Kiwis lose second USA friendly

Despite a much stronger showing following Friday’s 2-0 defeat, New Zealand fell behind in the 25th minute to a Sydney Leroux breakaway but could have levelled the scores before halftime if the crossbar hadn’t denied Renee Leota.New Zealand were left cursing the woodwork twice in the second half with another potential equaliser, this time from…

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14 May 2010
Junior Football Ferns beaten by USA

Goals midway through each half from Sydney Leroux and Courtney Verloo eventually settled the match, but New Zealand coach Tony Readings said his staff were encouraged by much of what they saw.“We’re not happy with the result at all because I believe we are good enough team to get something out this game but the…

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14 May 2010
FIFA to bestow top honour on Sumner

Sumner, who led New Zealand during the 1982 FIFA World Cup, has been nominated by the FIFA Executive Committee following a proposal by OFC and NZF and will receive football’s highest honour during the FIFA Congress on 9-10 June 2010. He will become the first New Zealander to receive the award. The FIFA order of…

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14 May 2010
Football show moves to prime time

The 30-minute weekly show, which started airing earlier this month, is produced by Tonga Football Association (TFA) Media and Marketing Officer Tia Soakai and includes a round-up of football activities taking place on and off the pitch. From this week it will be broadcast on national TV, Television Tonga, at 9pm each Thursday and additionally…

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12 May 2010
O-League spot up for grabs in club champs

Local rivalries will be fierce while teams with regional and international aspirations will also be battling hard a place in the OFC Champions League.Marist FC are the reigning champions but they failed to impress in the latest O-League, picking up just one point in Group B. The winner of this year’s club championship will be…

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12 May 2010
Fiji referees find their feet

The week-long course will be conducted by OFC Referee Development Officer Massimo Raveino, Referee Instructor Neil Poloso and Fitness Trainer Kader Touati. Fiji Football Referees Director Chandra Segran says the course is vital in helping to upskill the local referees. “This will really be helpful to our local referees. It will give them a chance…

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11 May 2010
New beach soccer event proves popular

The 4-day competition, held recently at DC Park each of Honiara, attracted 10 participating teams and hundreds of spectators who were treated to the highest level of beach soccer skills ever witnessed locally.Honiara grabbed the top prize of SBD$8000 and the Our Telekom National Beach Soccer Championship trophy after defeating Northern United by 10 –…

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8 May 2010
Black Roses flourish in futsal

The Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) Futsal League concluded with a thrilling 5-4 win for the Black Roses men’s team over Lion Heart at Leone High School, less than an hour after their women’s team had cruised to an 8-1 victory over Utulei Youth. Dion Ott starred for his side in the final and was…

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