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Meet the match officials

10 June 2014
Meet the match officials

Now FIFA is giving you the chance to meet the referees who will be officiating at the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Brazil.Two referees will be representing Oceania and hoping to get as much time on the pitch as they possibly can.New Zealand’s Peter O’Leary and Tahiti’s Norbert Hauata will be flying the flags for their…

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10 June 2014
Sail makes his mark in China

Sandwiched between tight losses to China and Croatia, the New Zealand U-20 side held five times FIFA U-20 World Cup champions Brazil to a scoreless draw in Chengdu City on Friday.The 18-year-old Sail, who plays for Central United in Auckland, was a key figure in the performances against China and Brazil and says the experience…

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9 June 2014
NZF aligning with FIFA Statutes

FIFA, the international governing body for football, have asked all Member Associations to ensure their regulations are in line with FIFA Statutes within the next three years. Michael Anderson, board member of New Zealand Football and chair of Northern Football, is part of a seven-member committee formed to guide the change process in New Zealand.“The…

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9 June 2014
New Zealand 2015 provides futsal legacy

The LOC has purchased New Zealand’s first international-standard, portable futsal pitch that can be set up in communities all over the country – either as one full size international court or two standard size courts.Futsal is the FIFA and NZF approved version of five-a-side football and the world’s fastest growing indoor sport with a FIFA…

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9 June 2014
Bazeley: Experience invaluable

The New Zealand U-20 team, led by coach Darren Bazeley, travelled to China for their first matches outside Oceania in the build up to New Zealand 2015.The four-team Panda Cup tournament featured China, Brazil and Croatia alongside New Zealand and the results were promising for the developing young side.The Junior All Whites rounded out their…

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9 June 2014
McGlinchey signs with Wellington Phoenix

The Wellington-born 27-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix after securing an early release from his loan period at J-League club Vegata Sendai.McGlinchey was on loan from Hyundai A-League side Central Coast Mariners, for which he made 121 appearances, but has opted to join the Phoenix rather than return to Australia.“I’m really excited…

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9 June 2014
Hekari United make it nine

The defending champions took on the NSL newcomers in front of a packed Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae.The first half was a tight affair with Lae’s enthusiasm countering Hekari’s class and experience and it wasn’t until a minute before half-time that Hekari was able to get ahead thanks to a masterful strike from Nigel…

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6 June 2014
PNG preparing for Nanjing

Having learned their path for 2014 includes matches against Venezuela and Slovakia the side met at the PNGFA Academy to up their preparations for the fast approaching event.The first training camp was held in Garoka last month with head coach Margaret Aka taking the lead with the help of fitness trainer Mae Koime.This time around,…

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5 June 2014
Just Play Cook Islands addresses social issues

Seven schools sent 14 of their teachers on Rarotonga to participate in the workshop led by CIFA Just Play Project Manager and instructor Michelle Paiti, who introduced them to the all-new programme content.The two day workshop was held at the CIFA Complex in Matavera and covered the content through classroom theory sessions, group activities and…

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5 June 2014
Butler signs professional deal

Tampines compete in the S.League, the top-flight of the Southeast Asian country’s football system, and Butler has signed up until the end of the season in November.The midfielder put pen to paper after a successful trial period and has realised a lifelong ambition in doing so.“I have always wanted to test myself overseas in a…

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