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New Zealand 2015 provides futsal legacy

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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5 June 2014
China U-20s edge Junior All Whites

The hosts claimed the victory thanks to a 24th minute spot kick at the Phoenix Sports Centre Stadium while the New Zealand side had a goal disallowed late in the first half when an offside flag ruled out Tomislav Trbuhovic’s flicked finish from Andre de Jong’s freekick.Speaking straight after the game, Junior All Whites coach…

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5 June 2014
Statement regarding 2022 bidding process

As the matter remains before the FIFA Ethics Committee, OFC does not wish to do anything that may undermine that process and is awaiting the outcome of the inquiry before making any further statement. Share

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1 June 2014
Fiji create football history

Victory handed Fiji its first ever appearance at a FIFA world event and ended a 40 year wait to claim the OFC U-20 Championship title. Fiji coach Ravinesh Kumar says the win ended a three quarter of a century wait for the nation to step onto the global football stage.“This is not only a victory…

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