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Green fires Auckland to sixth Women’s League title

21 December 2009
Green fires Auckland to sixth Women’s League title

Green netted in the 15th, 18th, and 42nd minutes at Bayer Growers Stadium as Auckland claimed their fourth grand final win in succession, with all of those victories coming at the expense of Capital.“I’m stoked with the goals, but I’m more happy with the team effort and winning the final,” Green said.After starting the season…

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21 December 2009
Waitakere increase lead at the top to three points

Leon Birnie was the hero for the home side, converting a penalty in the 11th minute and scoring a 63rd minute header to complete a sensational comeback after Allan Pearce and Neil Sykes first half goals gave the visitors a 2-1 lead at halftime. Auckland City and YoungHeart Manawatu now trail Waitakere by three points…

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17 December 2009
Three-way tie at the top

Round 11 represents the second time this season there has been three-way congestion at the top of the Premier League table, illustrating just how tight the competition is. Despite the convincing tone of the final scoreline, Adidas weren’t easybeats and had held Moaula 2–2 at halftime. Luki Gosche scored the first two goals for Moaula…

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17 December 2009
Auckland City snatch fifth place with dramatic win

Jason Hayne played his part with a goal in each half to set up the victory and cap off a stunning tournament for the Oceania representatives who bring home $1.5 million USD in prize money.Coach Paul Posa emphasized the importance of the result straight after the match. “We gave a good account of ourselves and…

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16 December 2009
Championnat play-off race heats up

All nine teams in the men’s topflight club competition division are preparing for a close finish as four rounds remain before the play-offs. Just eight points separate the top six teams. If the previous round is anything to go by then there will be plenty of tight matches in the last part of the season.On…

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16 December 2009
National league winners celebrated with awards

On hand to receive the championship trophies from FFAS President Iuli Alex Godinet and Vice-President Sandra Herrera was Black Roses’ Vice-President John Ott. The trophies also came with $500 cash prize each for the men and women’s titles. Ilaoa & Toomata finished second in the men’s rankings and received $300 cash prize while last year’s…

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16 December 2009
City fight fatigue factor ahead of playoff

After a ground-breaking but physically draining 2-0 upset win over UAE host club Al Ahli last Thursday, the Oceania Champions could not manage another big step up against North and Central American champions Atlante from Mexico just three days later.An organised and committed defensive performance was eventually broken down by Atlante, who ran out 3-0…

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15 December 2009
Vicelich: We’re very proud

The Kiwi outfit fought valiantly but went down 3-0 to Mexican side Atlante, leaving them facing a match for fifth place against TP Mazembe from Congo DR.“Naturally we’re really disappointed,” Auckland captain Ivan Vicelich, by far the most experienced player in his squad, said after the game. We knew that it would be a very…

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14 December 2009
Navua overpower ‘fans choice’ All Stars

Cloudy weather and a looming cyclone failed to deter the spirits of the nearly 4,000 loyal football fans who turned out in numbers to witness the eagerly anticipated clash.The All Stars XI, chosen through a public vote organised by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, applied the early attacking pressure but failed to crack the Navua defence. But…

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13 December 2009
Waitakere go top as YoungHeart close in

Wellington looked headed for a fourth NZFC defeat thanks to two goals within sixty seconds of each other from Waitakere United pair Neil Sykes and Allan Pearce. But Team Wellington staged a spirited comeback courtesy of an opportunistic goal from Chris Davies in the 82nd minute. Further drama occurred within one minute of the restart…

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