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8 September 2015
Live Your Goals thrives in Tahiti

The festival brought together young footballers aged 8-13 years old and offered eight different types of football-based activities for them to try.A huge success for all those involved, plans are already in place to hold another festival on 21 November, in conjunction with International Children’s Day.Of the course participants, 15 of them were women and…

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8 September 2015
Myanmar fight back earns draw

Shane Smeltz’s 43rd minute spot kick gave the visitors the lead just before halftime but the home side rebounded in the second period and pulled themselves level through Thiha Zaw’s deflected effort just after the hour mark.Substitute Alex Rufer, making his All Whites debut, came closest to restoring the New Zealand lead but his 81st…

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8 September 2015
Samoan kids join in Commonwealth fun

Having kicked-off activities on 7 September, on the opening day of competition, the excitement from the field was palpable as children and athletes from around the globe took part side-by-side in OFC Just Play activities. Commonwealth Games Federation Chief Executive David Grevemberg said: “Our vision is to inspire Commonwealth athletes to drive the ambition and…

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7 September 2015
Salapu optimistic for American Samoa

American Samoa were one of three teams that finished this week’s four-nation event in Tonga tied on points, only for Samoa to edge ahead by a single goal with Cook Islands in third.While he didn’t take the field in any of the three matches, Salapu remains an integral and popular member of the American Samoa…

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7 September 2015
Ageless Faaiuaso aims at glory

Samoa edged out American Samoa and Cook Islands on goal difference, and they needed all of Faaiuaso’s trademark guile and pace to help secure the goals they needed to retain their status as the top-ranked side among the Polynesian quartet.Now Faaiuaso is eagerly looking forward to helping Samoa make an impact at next year’s OFC…

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7 September 2015
All Whites prepped for Myanmar

Since their arrival early last week, Hudson and the touring party have been preparing on two fronts: adjusting to the unique conditions and refreshing their understanding of their tactical approach.In dealing with the former, the New Zealand contingent have been training in either intensely humid conditions or dealing with monsoon rain showers but Hudson is…

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7 September 2015
Statement regarding Charlie Dempsey

“I would challenge the author of the allegations to provide any refutable evidence to the contrary. Having been involved in the meetings to decide OFC’s voting preference at that time, I know that Charlie followed the mandate set out for him by the OFC Executive Committee,” Nicholas says. “Charlie was a wealthy businessman in his…

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4 September 2015
Women’s football takes over Tahiti

If the future of women’s football looks bright thanks to the number of coaches taking part in the course, it’s made even brighter by the fact that women make up the majority of the participants.Of the 18 who have signed up to take part, just four of them are men.The course was officially opened by…

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4 September 2015
Nail-biting final day sees Samoa through

American Samoa fell just one goal short of unlikely progress following a 2-0 win over Cook Islands. Defeat for the Cook Islands, who started the day at the top, saw them relegated to third though also equal at the top on points.Samoa’s 3-0 win over Tonga means they will now feature at next year’s OFC…

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4 September 2015
Youth league underway in Samoa

FFS women’s development officer Lynette Faaiuaso says it is an important step in the process to developing the women’s game in Samoa.“Football Federation Samoa has always placed high importance on developing opportunities for female players to take part in football and is forever grateful for the support from FIFA to make it all happen,” she…

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