USA too strong for NZ

In front of over 15,000 fans on a wet and cold evening, the United States side proved too strong, creating regular chances with Arsenal playmaker Gedion Zelalem at the heart of the effort.The New Zealand side’s best moments came in transition as they counter attacked at pace but regular scoring chances were hard to come…

OFC Head of Competitions Michael Song says the draw has revealed some interesting match ups which are bound to enthrall football fans in Papua New Guinea and around the Pacific.“A lot of these teams haven’t competed at this level since either the previous edition of the Olympic Qualifiers, or the qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA…

After Saturday’s opening scoreless draw with Ukraine at North Harbour Stadium, coach Darren Bazeley and the team meet the United States at the same venue – seeking their first ever win at the event – having grown in both knowledge and confidence terms.Since Saturday afternoon’s encounter, Bazeley says the New Zealand side have been preparing…

The team left for Canada via Japan on 19 May and touched down in Vancouver a week later having run the current World Champions Japan close in a 0-1 defeat in Kagawa.They transfer on Tuesday to Edmonton – scene of their opening Group A match against the Netherlands on 6 June – but for now…

Speaking at the Match Day -1 press conference at Christchurch Stadium on Sunday, Farina said for his players to be making their debut in a FIFA competition against a side like Germany is an amazing experience.“It’s a fun game to have first up, but it’s also a great game to have first up,” the former…

While it’s a tough loss to stomach, coach Frank Farina was incredibly pleased with the performance his side delivered on the pitch.“We did not lose discipline and structure and that was important. It was 14 to 15 minutes before Germany got their first goal,” Farina says.“Germany were getting possession but not hurting us. Playing Germany…

Both men’s and women’s events will form part of the XV Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from the 3-18 July with all matches to be played out at Bisini Sports Complex.OFC Head of Competitions Michael Song says the process of incorporating OFC Olympic Qualifying into the XV Pacific Games has been a…

The 18-year-old – who almost stole a win for New Zealand in the dying stages with a header which flew inches wide – turned in a strong effort in front of a sold out North Harbour Stadium crowd.Brotherton says given the opposition on Saturday, a draw is a decent result.“It’s the first game and we…