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OFC ‘JUST PLAY’ programm launches

28 October 2009
OFC ‘JUST PLAY’ programm launches

OFC has worked closely with Tonga Football Association (TFA) and the Tongan Government to introduce the programme which promotes physical activity (especially, but not only, football) for children aged 6-13 and encourages community involvement.OFC President Reynald Temarii says introducing the ‘Just Play’ Active and Healthy Kids for Life project will see a range of benefits…

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27 October 2009
FIFA appoints officials for All Whites Play-Off

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is pleased to confirm the FIFA-appointed match officials for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ second leg play-off match between New Zealand and Bahrain in Wellington on 14 November.Urguay’s Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa will referee the match at Westpac Stadium with compatriats Pablo Javier Fandino Abate and Mauricio Espinosa Rodriguez…

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27 October 2009
Kiwi referees impress FIFA

AUCKLAND – The chances of Mike Hester and Peter O’Leary officiating at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa have been boosted by extra appointments at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.Hester, along with his assistants Jan Hintz (New Zealand) and Tevita Makasina (Tonga) were in charge during Switzerland’s 2-0 upset of Mexico…

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26 October 2009
Kiwis and Ticos share spoils

The Young All Whites ignored the script when winger Michael Built gave them an 18th minute lead but first-half pressure from Costa Rica – and oppressive humidity – caught up with New Zealand when an uncharacteristic defensive lapse allowed Joel Campbell to equalise in the 35th minute.The draw – New Zealand’s first after a solitary…

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25 October 2009
Match Day 1 Photo Gallery

The draw on Match Day 1 of the 2010 O-League leaves both teams second equal behind Group A leaders Auckland City FC while Lautoka sit top of Group B ahead of Hekari United FC, Tafea FC and Marist.All photos courtesy of AS Magenta official photographer Alain Vartane.

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24 October 2009
AS Magenta hold Waitakere

The New Caledonians had fortune on their side when United defender Aaron Scott inadvertently headed the ball into his own goal in the 78th minute to cancel out Brent Fisher’s first-half strike. Moments earlier Fijian speedster Roy Krishna had been shown a red card leaving the visitors with 10 men to defend the slender lead….

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23 October 2009
New season underway

Organised by the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), players and supporters flocked to the Matavera football grounds to watch the first two matches of the new men’s and women’s seasons as home team Matavera and visitors Nikao competed.First on the Matavera pitch were talented up-an-coming U-13 and U-16 age grade players who showcased their skills…

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23 October 2009
Four is the magic number for Young All Whites

Costa Rica is first up for the Steve Cain-coached teenagers, with Burkina Faso and Turkey to follow on Thursday and Sunday morning respectively.The absence of traditional heavyweights in New Zealand’s group has raised hopes of a breakthrough second round appearance, but even so Cain admits his side are still comfortable with the underdog tag.“If you…

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23 October 2009
AS Magenta prepare for O-League debut

The Super Ligue winners will look to New Caledonia captain Pierre Wajoka for inspiration tomorrow while drawing on home support at the 10,000-seater Stade Numa Daly.Wajoka is the midfield mainstay of the national team and claimed a little piece of history by scoring the first ever goal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualification process…

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23 October 2009
OFC football coverage set to increase after telecommunications deal

The two organisations signed an MOU during the PITA Conference in Sydney recently outlining how they will work together to facilitate the distribution of OFC footage through internet and mobile phone networks. OFC President Reynald Temarii says he is looking forward to working with PITA to overcome some of the challenges associated with telecommunications in…

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