OFC – STRATEGIC WORKSHOP: REFEREE RECRUITMENT

The standard of refereeing and OFC’s commitment to the improvement of refereeing standards across the confederation was the subject of debate at the OFC Strategic Workshop in Bora Bora, Tahiti today. OFC Referee Technical Director, Ken Wallace, delivered a detailed presentation that emphasised the growing need for a Referee Recruitment Programme. “One worrying trend is…

There was no way Brazil were going to let this one slip. After unexpectedly crashing out of last year’s competition at the semi-final stage, the hosts laid their ghosts to rest by crowning a flawless 2006 campaign with a 4-1 win over Uruguay on Sunday to claim the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The day…

The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) 40th Anniversary celebrations got off to an exciting start yesterday with the signing of a historic agreement between OFC and Football Federation Australia (FFA). The agreement was signed at the Pearl Resort, in Bora Bora, will see the FFA make a financial contribution to the OFC for the purpose of…

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Rio de Janeiro 2006 is down to the last four with only one suprise – Uruguay – knocking Argentina out at the quarter-final stage. The Solomon Islands Bilikiki Boys knocked out at the first round will take some consolation in Uruguay and Portugal’s presence in the final four teams….

Newcomer Canada was the surprise of match day 6 of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2006. The Canadians defeated European champion Spain with 4-0 and secured with the first shut-out of the tournament a place among the best eight teams, sending Spain, one of the competition’s favorites, back home. In the quarterfinals, the Canucks…

PRK Souths claimed the National Soccer League (NSL) minor premiership by thrashing Alois Kingsley Madang Fox 5-1 at the Laiwaden Oval in Madang yesterday. Souths Solomon Island imports midfielder Abraham Iniga and striker Jack Samani tore Madang Fox defence to pieces to score. Both Iniga and Samani scored doubles to have the minor premiership title…

The Solomon Islands Bilikiki Boys bowed out of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Rio De Janeiro 2006 with their heads held high despite losing 14-2 to pre-tournament favourites Portugal. Bilikiki coach Eddie Omokirio could only watch on as his inexperienced side struggled to cope with the highly professional and experienced Portuguese side. Although they knew…

The Solomon Islands Bilikiki Boys have lost their second match of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Rio de Janeiro 2006 after they lost 10-5 to South American giants Uruguay. Uruguay came out all guns blazing, putting Solomon Islands’ keeper Fred Hale under immediate pressure. He was soon picking the ball out of the net…

The Solomon Islands Bilikiki face the monumental task of beating the second best team in South America tommorrow if they hope to continue their dream run at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Rio de Janeiro 2006. After Brazil, the undisputed kings of beach soccer, Uruguay have been the most successful South American side since…