Stadium filling fast for All Whites Play-Off

Tickets sales are topping the 31,000 mark a month out from the event.The two legged tie – which determines which of the two nations qualifies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa – is delicately balanced after last week’s 0-0 draw in Bahrain that prompted a run of 17,000 tickets sold since Sunday.The…

Tomorrow’s action will see Auckland City FC host AS Manu Ura at Kiwitea Street while Hekari United FC play away to Tafea FC in Port Vila. On Sunday, Marist FC will welcome Lautoka to Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara before Waitakere United travel to Noumea for their clash against AS Magenta next Saturday 24 October.Auckland…

Menapi has also returned to his former club after playing with New Zealand’s Waitakere United FC and, for a number of seasons, with Honiara champions Makuru Football Club.He is arguably the Solomon Island’s most well known footballer and has gathered extensive experience for a number of clubs playing in New Zealand and Australia. Menapi has…

Herbert’s move to play three central defenders and the three pronged attack of Shane Smeltz, Rory Fallon and Chris Killen had been labelled a risk, but while the All Whites were kept scoreless – despite tireless work from the front trio – the team’s ability to soak up pressure in oppressive conditions and break up…

The Oceania champions will now host Asia’s fifth placed qualifier Bahrain in the crucial return-leg on 14 November in Wellington to see who will go through to FIFA’s pinnacle event.In what was the biggest football match for New Zealand since 1982, the All Whites managed to control their nerves and settle into the game well…