NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL FERNS SUFFER CHINESE SETBACK

AUCKLAND – For the second time in five days, the Football Ferns have lost a match they dominated against Olympic hosts China, going down 0-1 in Qinhuangdao in the early hours of Monday morning (NZ time). In a frenetic first five minutes, China repelled two early efforts from a New Zealand attacking corner before Han…

The Bilikiki Boys were overwhelmed 13-4 by Portugal in their second match of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Marseille yesterday. James Naka scored a second half hatrick for the Solomon Island team but it was not enough to come back from a five goal deificit against a classy Portugal side. The loss effectively…

Italy exhausted a courageous effort from Solomon Islands to win 7-4 in what proved a fitting curtain-raiser to Marseille 2008. Paolo Palmacci shone for the Europeans, while Gibson Hosea’s brace kept the Bilikiki Boys in contention before he was sent off. The Italians made an explosive start, scoring twice inside the first 71 seconds courtesy…

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup kicks off in Marseille, France tonight with the Solomon Island Bilikiki Boys opening the tournament against Italy at 11.45pm (Solomon Time). If you are not lucky enough to make it to Marseille, then logging on to FIFA.com will be the best way of making sure you miss none of…

The Solomon Islands kick off the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tomorrow when they play Italy in the opening match of the tournament at Stade du Prado in Marseille, France. The Bilikiki Boys have been training for the past few days on the sand turf in Marseille to get used to the new environment and team manager…

AUCKLAND – The Thai Airways Oly-Whites have continued their encouraging Olympic build-up by beating reigning A-League minor premiers Central Coast Mariners 2-1 in Wahroonga on Tuesday. After splitting a two match series with Chile’s U-23s in Wellington in early July, and being edged 2-3 by a strong Australian U-23 side on Saturday, the win is…

Vanuatu’s participation in the Futsal World Cup qualifiers in Fiji last month has inspired referees and players across the country to turn to the indoor format of the world game. A successful four-day futsal referee introductory course ended last week at Wan Smol Bag Court in Port Vila. Vanuatu Football Federation Referee Development Officer, Harry Atisson who coordinated…

The Vodafone Labasa remains unbeaten in the New World National Football League, with Ni Vanuatu striker, Joseph Namiriau, playing a key role in the 4-0 win over Nadi on Saturday. The side thumped the previously unbeaten Nadi side, which had the services of Solomon Islander, Vahid Namo. Nadi also fielded former national defender, Viliame Toma….

THE future for Fiji’s minnows Tavua, looks bright after the completion of the Fiji Secondary Schools under-17 soccer tournament in Ba on Sunday. Tavua College won the final beating defeding champion, Tilak High School 1-0 in the final. Dutt, a form five student, was the hero for Tavua College, as he netted the winner deep…

AUCKLAND – Olyroos captain Mark Milligan scored a heart-breaking 81st minute winner against the Thai Airways Oly-Whites as Australia clinched a five goal thriller with three set-piece goals in Sydney on Saturday. Milligan scrambled the ball home after New Zealand failed to clear a free kick, sealing the win after earlier giving his side a…