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Varman’s World Cup qualifier debut

8 September 2017
Varman’s World Cup qualifier debut

Amid Oceania’s historic 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ qualifiers, Fiji Football Association Referee Director Rakesh Varman reached a milestone of his own when he received his first ever appointment as Referee Assessor for a World Cup qualifying match. After a busy week at the FIFA FUTURO III course in Auckland, New Zealand, Varman and his…

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7 September 2017
New Zealand to play Japan

The New Zealand All Whites international calendar in 2017 is complete with the national team confirming an international friendly against Japan in Nagoya next month. Anthony Hudson’s team, who defeated the Solomon Islands home (6-1) and drew away (2-2) for an 8-3 win on aggregate to book their place in the Intercontinental Playoff in November,…

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6 September 2017
Eye on CONMEBOL: Argentina remain in Intercontinental Play-Off spot

Sitting on 24 points, Argentina remain in fifth position and lined up to face New Zealand in the Intercontinental Play-off after two neck-and-neck clashes in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ South America qualifiers. A win against Uruguay last week could have been Argentina’s break into the top four but the high-rivalry clash ended in…

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5 September 2017
All Whites confirm intercontinental berth

New Zealand will continue their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifier journey after coming up trumps in the home-and-away OFC Stage 3 Final, despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Solomon Islands in this afternoon’s second leg at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson expected a tough encounter on the…

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5 September 2017
Fiji wrap up Indonesia tour

Following their scoreless draw against the Indonesia national team on Saturday, Fiji concluded their Indonesia tour with another 0-0 result against Cilegon United FC at Krakatau Steel Stadium in Jakarta on Monday afternoon. The Bula Boys’ fresh-faced starting line-up featured many of coach Christophe Gamel’s recent recruits with goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau and captain Remueru Tekiate adding…

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5 September 2017
Durante eager to make mark

Having made his debut for New Zealand during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Qualifiers over four years ago, Andrew Durante has gone on to become a staple of the New Zealand defence. Today he makes his return to the Honiara and is keen to once again get the job done and qualify for November’s…

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5 September 2017
Fa’arodo: Bonitos will bounce back

Bouncing back from a heavy defeat is not easy, but Solomon Islands captain Henry Fa’arodo hopes the backing of the home fans will help lift his side’s spirits going into Leg 2 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 Final at Lawson Tama today. As a player Fa’arodo has experienced…

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4 September 2017
Partodikromo continues to aim high

People leave New Caledonia for a variety of reasons; to find work, to study, for a new experience. For Mickaël Partodikromo it’s always been football. The talented young footballer first left the French territory to attend the the Asia Pacific Football Academy and like many students of football like All Whites Cameron Howieson and Bill…

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4 September 2017
Bonitos ready to strike back

New Zealand hoped to wrap up the home-and-away 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 Final during the first leg in Auckland and with a 6-1 win they’ve set themselves up well for tomorrow’s showdown with the Solomon Islands at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. However, the Bonitos won’t be going down…

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4 September 2017
Scoreless draw for Fiji and Indonesia

Fiji held out Indonesia to a scoreless draw in front of 18,000 spectators in their friendly match at Patriot Chandrabaga Sport Stadium in Bekasi, Jakarta on Saturday. Ranked 175th in FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking, Indonesia entered the match as favourites over 181st ranked Fiji but the Melanesians held strong throughout the 90 minutes and created…

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