Futsal squads outlined

Brazilian coach Juliano Schmeling, who travelled with the Solomon Islands to Thailand as a technical advisor in 2012, has joined the Kurukuru as head coach.While he’s looked around he’s opted to bring a large majority of previous caps back for the side’s title-defence in Fiji. Elliot Ragomo is a record-setter who has worked hard to…

For Kiwi the victory means a win on the final match day on 30 January will guarantee them qualification through to the group stages of the 2016 OFC Champions League in New Zealand.After conceding two penalties inside the opening 25 minutes – one of which was missed by Jared Colligan, the other saved by keeper…

Download match summary here Visit us on twitter here: @OFCfootball UTUvVEI OCLPUtulei Youth FC: 1. Jonathan FAAVAE (GK), 2. Neemia KALEOPA, 4. Gun KANG, 6. Kaleopa SILIGI, 7. Ryan SAMUELU, 9. Kome TOMASI, 10. Elama FAATONU, 11. Tala FAALAVAAU, 12. Ueli TUALAULELEI, 15. Pesamino VICTOR, 16. Paul COLLINSSubstitutes: 13. Peter HARRINGTON (GK), 5. Pita SINAPATI,…

Download match summary here Visit us on twitter here: @OFCfootball TUPvKIW OCLPTupapa Maraerenga FC: 1. Sacha NATHU (GK), 2. Mii JOSEPH, 3. Ben HUNT, 4. Anthony SAMUELA, 7. Grover HARMON, 8. Rhys RUKA, 9. Paavo MUSTONEN, 10. Campbell BEST, 11. Jared COLLIGAN, 12. Harlem SIMIONA, 16. Ishak MOHAMMEDSubstitutes: 20. Murray WILSON (GK), 5. John KARIKA,…

On the eve of the tournament, Eakins, who is also the Auckland Football Federation’s Futsal Development Officer, gives his thoughts on the path to the World Cup and the progress of futsal in Auckland.How do you feel about facing such a gruelling schedule of five games in just five days?“So the format is for three…

He first came to attention in August last year at Stage 1 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers in Tonga, where he played a starring role for the Cook Islands, whom he qualifies for via his grandfather who was born there.Now back for his second taste of football with the island nation –…

With Kiwi FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC both enjoying big victories on the opening day of play, a victory against their fellow ladder leader would go a long way to ensuring they qualify through to the group stages of the 2016 OFC Champions League in New Zealand.For Tupapa coach Delaney Yaqona keeping his side grounded…

Download match summary here Visit us on twitter here: @OFCfootball VEIvTUP OCLPVeitongo FC: 1. Brady LAUTI (GK), 4. Oliveti VAI, 6. Ilalio LEAKONA, 7. Inoke VAIHU, 9. Lafaele MOALA, 11. Hemaloto POLOVILI, 12. Hatana PAONGO, 14. Halapua FALEPAPALANGI, 18. Siosaia FAUPULA, 19. Kilifi UELE, 20. Sinilau TAUFA (GK)Substitutes: 2. Sione UHATAHI, 3. Fakamalinga SEMISI, 5….

Samoa club champions Kiwi FC recovered from an early 1-0 deficit to blitz American Samoa winners Utulei Youth FC 6-2, while in the later match the result was never in doubt for Tupapa, winning 7-0 against Tonga side Veitongo FC and sending a clear message to the rest of the competition.For Kiwi FC – who…