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El Salvador’s a side going places

10 September 2013
El Salvador’s a side going places

El Salvador surprised many when they made their way to the semi-finals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Ravenne, Italy in 2011 and are now more than ready for Tahiti 2013 according to national beach soccer team coach Rudis Gonzalez.The Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Becquer once wrote that “people with imagination have a…

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9 September 2013
Tiki Toa offer World Cup preview

Also being given a preview were the Tiki Toa’s Group A opponents Spain, United Arab Emirates and USA, as the locals toppled CONMEBOL champions Argentina 6-4 in front of their home crowd.Tahiti got the ball rolling in the first period when captain Naea Bennett found himself alone at the second post and able to knock…

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9 September 2013
Herbert focusing on November clash

Herbert believes his side is well in the running to take home a second victory at the tournament and the OSN Cup with it, but admits the performace of the players is what matters most.“I thought we did very well, especially considering the conditions,” Herbert says of the 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their…

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9 September 2013
Jets stun Pago A to win Division 1 Cup

In the Men’s 2nd Division, Atu’u easily held on to their hardware after a 4-1 win over Vaitogi United. Black Roses had a scare against Kiwi Soccers in their second cup challenge match on 31 August as they trailed 1-0 before a last second shot from beyond the penalty box by Angela Sao sailed over…

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9 September 2013
Mixed division adds to league season

This year’s season features a new division, U-11 Mix, which just two weeks in is already proving to be a hit amongst young players, parents and supporters.In the Premier Men’s division Nikao Sokattak had been expected to make a strong start to the competition however a round one draw with Puaikura and a 1-0 loss…

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9 September 2013
More knowledge for local coaches

Facilitated by OFC head of coach education Didier Chambaron, the week long course welcomed 18 local coaches keen to develop their skill set and thus the level of the game in their respective clubs and regions.“This C Licence offers coaches more knowledge in terms of tactics and techniques to perform at the highest level of…

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9 September 2013
Women’s game enhanced in Samoa

Twenty-four participants, both male and female, from registered clubs and the local football community spent five days learning from FIFA instructor and OFC women’s football development officer Nicola Demaine.Football Federation Samoa (FFS) CEO Sarai Bareman opened the course with some inspiring remarks directed at the participants.“Samoan people have an incredible natural athletic ability. As coaches,…

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8 September 2013
Fiji’s Roy Krishna joins Auckland City

The 26-year-old Krishna becomes the second player in two seasons to swap the white and red of Waitakere United for navy blue after Chris Bale signed for Auckland City last year.Coach Ramon Tribulietx said the capture of Krishna is timely after striker Manel Exposito signed a two year professional deal with Belgian second division side…

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8 September 2013
Former Everton defender signs for Auckland City

Navy Blues chairman Ivan Vuksich confirmed Irving’s signing on the same day the club confirmed the acquisition of ace marksman Roy Krishna. “We are delighted that John has decided to play his football at Auckland City this summer. “He is a top class defender who will add further depth and quality to our squad,” Vuksich…

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6 September 2013
All Whites reach OSN Cup final

In tough conditions with temperatures exceeding 35 degress Celsius the All Whites booked their place in the final against UAE thanks to Killen’s wonderful strike in the 78th minute.Ricki Herbert experimented with his formation and started with Andrew Durante as a holding midfielder with Chris James and debutant Jake Butler alongside him, with Chris Wood…

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