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Cole up for the challenge

2 December 2015
Cole up for the challenge

Lisa Cole is set to become one of those privileged ones.The former Boston Breakers head coach has worked her way through the ranks from youth coaching, through the college game at the professional women’s league in the United States of America.But her biggest challenge to date now awaits her in Papua New Guinea, as she…

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1 December 2015
Realistic approach for Auckland City FC

Twelve months ago the Navy Blues achieved an admirable bronze medal finish at the competition in Morocco.Along the way they toppled host team Moghreb Tétouan, CAF representatives ES Sétif, CONMEBOL winners San Lorenzo and finally CONCACAF champions Cruz Azul in the play-off for third and fourth.But despite the recent success coach Ramon Tribulietx says his…

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1 December 2015
OFC trio heading to Japan

New Zealand referee Matthew Conger and assistant referee Simon Lount will be joined by Tonga assistant referee Tevita Makasini in representing OFC alongside trios from each of the five remaining confederations.It is not the first time the trio have worked a FIFA tournament together, with the three of them having officiated during the FIFA U-20…

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1 December 2015
Waiting game for Hienghène

After drawing 3-3 with Tiga Sport on Saturday, Felix Tagawa’s side got the point they needed to pull themselves in line with AS Magenta on 70 points.With a goal difference of 38 compared with their rivals 23, they’re looking good to take the title. However the club must now wait for the penalties to be…

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1 December 2015
Ferns brace for Brazil

Unbeaten in their last four matches against the world number seven side, including two victories, New Zealand coach Tony Readings is in no doubt of what to expect come kick off at midday (NZ time).“They’ll definitely come out pretty fired up,” Readings says.“They are at home and we did get the win in the first…

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1 December 2015
Fiji NCC finals set

The eight finalists have been split into two pools, with the top two sides from each advancing to the semi-finals.Pool A is made up of 4R Electric FC, Namaka FC, FC City United and defending champions Civic FC. Pool B consists of Lokia United FC, Nakasi Lions FC, Bureta FC and Chelsea FC.Fiji Football Association…

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30 November 2015
Ba take out Women’s IDC

It follows the Ba men’s team winning the IDC in October, and creates another highlight for the club as they celebrate their 80th year of existence.The Women’s IDC final was controlled by Ba for the most part, with goals to Cema Nasau and Luisa Tamanitoakula, in the 23rd and 64th minutes respectively, giving them a…

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30 November 2015
Warriors crowned women’s champs

With a four point gap over nearest rivals Koloale FC, and only three points up for grabs in the final round, the Warriors will add another piece of silverware to the club’s trophy cabinet in 2015.It caps off a dominant year which has seen the team win all six of their games so far, scoring…

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30 November 2015
Ferns take down Brazil

On her 31st birthday, New Zealand striker Amber Hearn scored her 46th goal for her country in the 35th minute, rifling home from inside the penalty area after a free-kick was played into her path by Rosie White.The result is the second win for the 16th ranked Football Ferns over Brazil (7), the first coming…

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27 November 2015
FIFA candidate makes Oceania visit

Infantino presented his 11 Principles to bring FIFA Forward which outlines his plans for advancing football’s international governing body.Each of the president’s from the OFC Member Associations present at the meeting expressed their appreciation at Infantino’s willingness to visit their environment.“For OFC and our members it is encouraging to have a FIFA Presidential candidate travel…

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