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Te Puke teen on top of Dutch football world

22 April 2014
Te Puke teen on top of Dutch football world

The Te Puke teenager scored twice in Monday’s 5-1 win over the European giants and Thomas, speaking shortly before the team departed for a canal trip to a public celebration with the PEC Zwolle fans, said it’s been a dream 24 hours. “It’s been amazing,” Thomas said, “I don’t think it’s quite sunk in yet….

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22 April 2014
OFC President visits FFAS

“It was a nice, one-day visit from the leader of our confederation along with Mr. Tai Nicholas,” explained FFAS President Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet. “They came to talk and discuss matters with our technical department.”The two met with Faiivae, CEO Tavita Taumua and Technical Director Ruben Luvu about ways OFC can help the American Samoa…

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22 April 2014
Howieson heading to Premier League

Burnley went into the match knowing their fate was in their own hands and a victory in front of a sold out home crowd at Turf Moor would seal their destiny.Strikes from Ashley Barnes and on-loan winger Michael Kightley were enough to clinch all three points and send the fans into Premier League delerium.“It’s an…

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22 April 2014
FFAS celebrate Next Goal Wins release

“It was one hell of a ride, I must say, it was unbelievable,” Thomas Rongen said in describing his feelings after watching a sneak peak of the movie ahead of its release.“I think it’s very rare for a documentary to capture a sense of excitement. This is a real sporting history made.”Rongen coached the 2011…

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22 April 2014
PNG U-19 squad set for Fiji

As part of the lead up to the tournament, in which the winner will join New Zealand at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Papua New Guinea have brought 30 players into camp.The process will see that number whittled down to just 20, a process which isn’t proving easy for Rufer given the sheer amount…

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22 April 2014
Ferns strengthened by return of quartet

The squad, ranked 20th in the world for the Japan clash, is refreshed by the return of four senior players as three-time OFC Women’s Player of the Year Ali Riley returns with fellow defenders Ria Percival and Anna Green along with goalkeeper Rebecca Rolls after the quartet missed the Cyprus Cup in March due to…

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22 April 2014
Phoenix release Luke Adams

Adams, 19, joined the Wellington Phoenix at the start of the season just ended, and made three appearances, one as a substitute.Head coach Ernie Merrick says the central defender worked hard in training, but it had been difficult for him with captain Andrew Durante and Ben Sigmund settled in the centre of defence.“It wasn’t a…

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17 April 2014
PNG U-19 set for Fiji

In their lead up for the tournament the boys have been selected in the Besta PNG United FC squad to play against the other franchise teams to give the boys the opportunity to see who will make the final squad. Rufer said they are currently 30 players in the camp and they are still in…

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17 April 2014
StarKist preps for Flag Day on FFAS grounds

The territory’s biggest private sector employer has held three sessions at the grounds in Pago Pago to help give their performers a feel of the Veteran’s Memorial Stadium. They perform on Flag Day, April 17, 2014.“This is something we like to help out with the community, when or if our field is available, of course,”…

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17 April 2014
U-20 World Cup kick-off times confirmed

With 52 matches spread across the nation, the public will be able to enjoy a collection of day and night games, on both week days and weekends in all seven of New Zealand’s football federation regions.Group Matches across the seven host cities kick-off at either 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, or 7pm, which will be great…

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