LIVE UPDATES: FIJI vs. NEW ZEALAND (fulltime: 1-2)

LAUTOKA – Welcome to Churchill Park, Lautoka, for the opening match of the OFC Men’s Olympic Football tournament between host nation Fiji and favourites New Zealand. The weather is fine but humid and the very real prospect of heavy rain in the afternoon. Fiji has named a full strength squad with New Zealand likely to…

AUCKLAND – The Football Ferns begin the three match trans-Tasman series against World Cup quarterfinalists Australia on Saturday chasing a rare goal. Despite resilient defensive performances in 2007 that included narrow losses to China, Denmark and Australia, the Football Ferns’ record of one goal in the last 10 internationals leaves room for improvement at the…

LAUTOKA – Vanuatu coach John Philemon says he is looking for a comprehensive victory in today’s OFC Men’s Olympic Games opener against Cook Islands. "We will show Cook Islands plenty of respect. But we won’t be holding back. We’ll be looking to get off to a good start because we’ve got New Zealand in the…

LAUTOKA – Famous for producing players with silky skills Solomon Islands are sure to be one of this tournament’s most exciting teams to watch. Assistant coach Moses Toata is confident Solomon Islands can go close to qualification for the Beijing Olympics. Toata is convinced that with the addition of Benjamin Totori (pictured), Nelson Sale and…

  LAUTOKA – The New Zealand Olympic squad has only been together for 12 days in preparation for the OFC Olympic Football Tournament in Fiji but are already “chomping at the bit” to get started according to Captain Aaron Scott. “We’re very excited to get out there and play and everyone’s really looking forward to…

LAUTOKA – When most people think of great Scottish Football coaches, their minds travel a world away from the island of Papua New Guinea. PNG’s Scottish coach George Cowie hopes to change all that with a run of eye raising results, which will put his unique combination on the map. To those who were present…

  LAUTOKA – Over two months of preparation ends for Fiji tomorrow when they face New Zealand in the opening match of the Olympic Football tournament. The Fijian squad has been in lockdown since late December in preparation for tomorrow’s match and Coach Carlos Buzzetti believes his sides focus has become more powerful. “The commitment,…

  LAUTOKA – Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), Fiji Football Association (FFA) and Fiji TV are pleased to announce television coverage of the OFC Men’s Olympic Games Qualifying tournament from Churchill Park, Lautoka.   Fiji TV will screen delayed coverage of all Fiji’s matches on free-to-air channel Fiji One with highlights packages of the remaining fixtures…

  LAUTOKA – Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) wishes to advise that all media requests for interviews with players and coaches at the OFC Men’s Olympic Football Tournament must be approved by contacting OFC Media and Communications Officer Gordon Glen Watson or Steve Holloway in the first instance.   Media are advised that teams will be…

  PORT MORESBY – Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and EMTV are pleased to announce live coverage of the OFC Women’s Olympic Games Qualifying match between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.   OFC and EMTV will bring live coverage throughout Papua New Guinea of the do-or-die qualifier from 14H00hrs local time on Saturday 8th March,…