In what has been one of the most memorable World Cup campaigns of any Oceania side to date the hosts were slowly undone by the experienced Russians who took the game 5-3.Despite their pedigree the result was never assured for the Europeans who were forced to come from behind by a Tahitian side determined to…
It was their first defense of the Division 1 FFAS National Cup after taking it away from the Tafuna Jets, 2-1, on September 21. In the other game played on Sept. 25, the Jets beat Pago Youth B 6-1.On September 24 Pago A won against Utulei Youth 5-1 while Lion Heart beat Black Roses 3-1.SKBC’s…
Current cup holders and defending champions Black Roses are No. 2 in the standings and will take on No. 3 Kiwi Soccers in one semi-final while the other features No. 1 Utulei Youth vs. No. 4 Tafuna Jets.Both games kick off at 8:30 a.m. with the winners advancing to the championship match scheduled for 10:30…
The four-team tournament takes place in Pago Pago, American Samoa, from October 15-19, 2013.The host nation is represented by Pago Youth who make their second appearance on the Oceania preliminary stage and looking to improve on last season’s fourth place finish in Tonga.OFC Head of Competitions David Firisua expressed pride ahead of the tournament.“We’re proud…
OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas said Janeman’s loss would be keenly felt throughout the region.“Our thoughts are with Farouk’s family and with everybody connected with football in Fiji.“Farouk served Fijian football with distinction throughout a long and illustrious career as a coach of age-group national teams and clubs and most latterly as Fiji FA Technical…
Now, as a FIFA/OFC Beach Soccer Seminar gets underway in Papeete today, those countries are being offered the tools they need to start following in the footsteps of the inspirational World beaters.OFC beach soccer and futsal development officer Paul Toohey says the objectives of the seminar are simple.“We will start with the history of the…
Speaking to over 300 capacity crowd at the unveiling of the FIFA Coca Cola World Cup Trophy at the Parliament house on Monday, Boss said that, “The day we understand the capacity to inspire millions of people around the world, was the day we, The Coca Cola Company decide to sponsor the Coca Cola World…
The final match of the season against Vaitogi United was a closely fought battle between the top side and cellar-dwellers United as they tried, unsuccessfully, to avoid the wooden spoon.With the score locked at 2-2 it took an impressive 45-yard strike from Fred Maiava at the second half kick-off to give PanSa the edge they…
The six-day workshop was held in September at the PNGFA Academy in Lae with 22 participants from different areas coming together to learn from OFC head of education Didier Chambaron, with assistance from OFC coach/mentor Mike Keeney.Keeney says included in the participants were three female coaches, two candidates and one refresher, with a wide spread…
The hopes of a nation were dashed overnight as the Solomon Islands were beaten 7-6 in a thrilling showdown with El Salvador which sent the Bilikiki crashing out of the Beach Soccer extravaganza in Papeete.“We believed that we could beat El Salvador, we hoped to win but unfortunately we lost. We have to get behind…