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Te Puke teen bound for Japan via Holland

11 February 2014
Te Puke teen bound for Japan via Holland

Interim All Whites coach Neil Emblen has named the talented teenager, who scored his first league goal for his Dutch Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle last week, as one of six members of the Junior All Whites side at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey last year included for the senior match-up with Japan.Thomas, with…

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10 February 2014
Dilioni boosts Fiji’s referee pool

It will be an interesting switch for the 24-year-old who last made at an OFC U-20 tournament as a member of the Fiji national team in 2006.Dilioni started refereeing in 2010, debuting as an assistant referee in the Suva Football Association local league and this year was awarded her FIFA assistant referee badge.She was introduced…

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10 February 2014
Chase for U-20 title begins

The winner of this event will qualify for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and with New Zealand hosting next year’s edition the Kiwis absence is a golden opportunity for the rest of the region.In Fiji a 23-man squad is in camp with coach Ravinesh Kumar and playing regular encounters against the top district men’s…

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10 February 2014
Young Ferns finish with China loss

After raising their level between previous matches against Japan and the host United States side, New Zealand coach Jitka Klimkova says Monday’s game was a frustrating exercise. “We’re disappointed with today,” Klimkova says, “we made simple mistakes and gave possession to the Chinese team very cheaply.” After going scoreless against Japan and the United States,…

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10 February 2014
National Futsal League draws huge following

Aveck Futsal Club crushed Port Vila Sharks 9-5 in a thrills and spills finals to take the top honours in the inaugural competition in front of a 2000-strong crowd.Head coach Barry Kenneth says he is very happy his team will go into the history books as the first side to win the National Futsal League.“Throughout…

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9 February 2014
Soccer Comp finally kicks off

The match of the round will be played at the Bisini soccer ground, the reigning champions will be in for a torrid time against one of the competition’s darkhorses.Hekari coach Jerry Allen and team manageress Vonnie Kapi Natto predicted a fired up Stars outfit with a more experienced roster to start quickly and keep the…

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9 February 2014
Jensen called into Ferns squad

The 18-year-old defender replaces Ali Riley with the fullback ruled out of the squad through injury just before departing for China; where the Football Ferns will meet the hosts, Korea DPR and Mexico. Jensen, a member of the Mainland Pride team which took out the 2013 ASB Women’s League, joins CJ Bott and Evie Millynn…

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9 February 2014
USA win over improved Young Ferns

After falling to a 5-0 defeat to Japan on Thursday, the New Zealand side stepped on their performance 48 hours later against the tournament hosts. Having conceded three goals in the opening 20 minutes against Japan, the New Zealand side started much better on Saturday, enjoying more possession and creating several chances to score before…

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9 February 2014
Lae FC to be tested in local derby

This alone should bring in the crowd through the gates at the Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium in Lae.Gigira have vowed on the social media and on the streets of Lae that they are the kings and the undisputed heavyweights in Morobe Football but that mantle would be tested come tomorrow.Gigira is also fuming that Lae…

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7 February 2014
Draw of the 2014 National Soccer League unveiled

To download the PDF format of the 2014 NSL draw click here

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