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Solomon Islands tumble out of contention

16 October 2019
Solomon Islands tumble out of contention

After two losses in their opening matches against Italy and Spain at the ANOC World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar, the Solomon Islands Bilikiki were eliminated from the competition by a ruthless Mexico, going down 8-2 in their final encounter. Solomon Islands had shown themselves to be a worthy opponent to the Europeans, but seemingly…

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14 October 2019
Second loss for Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands Bilikiki have lost their second match at the ANOC World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar, going down 8-5 once again this time to Spain. A trio of braces from Chiky, Edu and reigning Player of the Year, Llorenç helped Spain to a second win of the group stage. Spain looked the more…

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14 October 2019
New Caledonia to play Malaysia

The 2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup hosts New Caledonia have not only secured the services of Brazilian Juliano Schmeling in the hopes he can lead them to an historic FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification, they’re also playing their first friendly matches against non-Oceania opponents. New Caledonia are in Malaysia to play two friendlies against the…

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14 October 2019
Kurukuru push Australia all the way

The Solomon Islands national futsal team, the Kurukuru, pushed their Australian counterparts the Futsalroos to the limit across two friendlies over the weekend, narrowly losing 4-3 and 3-2. The two matches proved excellent preparation for the Solomon Islands ahead of the 2019 OFC Futsal Nations Cup which gets underway in New Caledonia later this month,…

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12 October 2019
Solomon Islands downed in opening encounter

The Solomon Islands Bilikiki were beaten 8-5 by European heavyweights Italy in their opening match at the World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar overnight. Robert Laua and Roy Mafane each notched a brace while Max Fa’ari also got on the scoresheet. It was tightly contested match despite the Solomon Islands having only recently returned to…

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11 October 2019
Tagawa gets first taste of Qatar

Felix Tagawa, coach of the 2019 OFC Champions League winners Hienghene Sport, made a whirlwind visit to Doha, Qatar this week as the side prepares to make their debut at the FIFA Club World Cup in December. The visit, organised by FIFA and the Local Organising Committee, offered Tagawa an opportunity to scout the location…

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11 October 2019
Solomon Islands set to welcome FUTURO III

The annual FUTURO III Referee Instructors Course will be held in the Solomon Islands for the first time, with the event to take place from 12-16 October in Honiara. Around 40 participants from all 11 OFC Member Associations are descending on the Solomon Islands capital with OFC Referee Development Officer Neil Poloso excited about hosting…

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11 October 2019
Positives come from Tiki Toa friendlies

Oceania beach soccer champions Tahiti recently returned from Japan where they took part in two friendly matches one against Spain and the second against their hosts.  The first match was against Spain on Friday 27 September at Okura Beach Park, Hyogo, an encounter which saw Spain claim an 8-7 victory over the 2017 FIFA Beach…

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9 October 2019
Prime Minister issues challenge at National League launch

The Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa Afioga Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi issued a strong challenge to Samoa’s football elite ahead of the 2019 National Senior Football League competition when he officially opened the season last month. Hon. Malielegaoi, who is also patron of the Football Federation Samoa, delivered the keynote address to football officials and the…

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8 October 2019
Solomon Islands names squad for qualifier

The Solomon Islands Kurukuru coach Vinicius Leite has named a strong side mixing experience and youth for the upcoming OFC Futsal Nations Cup and their international friendly matches against Australia’s Futsalroos. The squad are set to take on Australia’s Futsalroos in two friendly matches as they gear up to defend their title at the OFC…

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