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Duo earns quarter-final call-up

27 March 2014
Duo earns quarter-final call-up

It will be the third time the duo have been called into action together after officiating during Zambia’s 2-1 victory over hosts Costa Rica in front of 10,000 supporters.They were also in action as Mexico triumphed 4-0 over China PR in Group D.Additionally, Keighley acted as fourth official when Mexico defeated Colombia in the same…

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27 March 2014
Samoa willing host of Regional Referee Instructors

The 40 participants, as well as a FIFA delegation and special guests, were welcomed by Football Federation Samoa CEO Sarai Bareman.“It is a great honour for the Football Federation Samoa to be hosting this regional course and we are grateful to the FIFA Referee Development team for their support.” Bareman says.Leading the FIFA delegation is…

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27 March 2014
Amicale draw, Tafea defeated in friendlies

Alex Saniel and Justin Koka were on target as Vanuatu U-19 claimed an upset 2-1 friendly victory over Tafea FC at Port Vila Stadium on Tuesday, while Amicale and Suva drew 1-1.Tafea – drawn with Ba, Hekari United and AS Magenta for the OFC Champions League group stage tournament – fell behind when the in-form…

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26 March 2014
Brian Shelley: Domestic season counts for nothing

Waitakere finished fourth in New Zealand’s ASB Premiership, unable to retain the championship title for the fifth year running. After a tense competition against Canterbury United for the last semi-final spot, they bowed out of the play-offs to Auckland City who would go on to win the grand final against Team Wellington. Drawn in Group…

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26 March 2014
Champions held to draw

Sami made this comment after his Hides Gas Development Company (HGDC) sponsored team held pre-match favourites, Hekari United to a 2-2 draw at the PNGIPA Oval on Saturday.The match marked the end of the first round fixtures in the Telikom National Soccer League. Paisa said his side surprised him with their determination, singling out Max…

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26 March 2014
Official merchandise and registered trademarks

PNGFA are now set to launch a new range of official merchandise and equipment across the country following the move to trademark.PNGFA General Secretary Dimirit Mileng said Jamuc Corporation Limited has been appointed as the official distributor for PNGFA in Papua New Guinea.“In due course supporters will be able to purchase licensed merchandise and equipment…

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26 March 2014
UNICEF adds an expert eye

Helping to link the two organisations through that programme is Sport for Development specialist Melissa Palombi, one of the key members of the UNICEF team collaborating with OFC on Just Play across 11 Pacific Island countries.Those countries are Solomon Islands, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Tahiti, New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Cook Islands and…

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26 March 2014
Oceania Football Podcast LIVE now

Episode 3 – This week on Oceania Football Podcast we take an in-depth look at the prospects of Ba and Nadi in the OFC Champions League with Fiji FA Media Manager Moiz Munif, examine the impact of Roy Krishna’s breakthrough at the Wellington Phoenix and shine the spotlight on the OFC ‘B’ License course with…

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26 March 2014
Besta Cup Southern Region is coming soon

The Besta Cup Southern Region tournament will now kick-off on 27 June and conclude on 29 June, as the finals will be held in Lae at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium on the 16-18 September 2014.PNGFA Southern Region are now calling for expressions of interest from Member Associations (MA) and Associated Members to confirm their participation….

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25 March 2014
OFC Champions League: 2011, 2012 and 2013

Oceania Champions League 2011-2013Ramon Tribulietx stepped up from an assistant coaching role to guide Auckland City FC to a triple championship, ushering in a new footballing era for the New Zealand champions.Champions League 2011A disappointing finals loss to Waitakere United in the New Zealand domestic championship left Auckland City hungry for success in the Champions…

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