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Gregorius strike earns Ferns draw

17 June 2013
Gregorius strike earns Ferns draw

New Zealand came into this game on the back of an impressive performance against Australia in midweek and coach Tony Readings was looking to continue the fine play and add some incision in the final third. Despite the loss of an early goal New Zealand dominated for large periods of the game and deserved to…

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17 June 2013
Etaeta urges amateurs to be brave

The Group B fixture in Belo Horizonte will be one of the biggest mismatches in the recent history of international football. Tahiti, representing the French Polynesian islands in the south Pacific, are ranked 138th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and have never played in a major tournament, while Nigeria boast players from some of Europe’s…

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17 June 2013
Tafea secure NSL title

The two Port Vila-based sides battled it out in front of close to 8,000 fans in what were at times some very wet and muddy conditions, with both teams seeking the prestigious title of Vanuatu club champions and its spoils.After a relatively even start Tafea took the lead just ahead of the break when Joseph…

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14 June 2013
Football Ferns impress despite defeat

The New Zealand side started the brighter of the two teams, stretching their trans-Tasman rivals defence with a procession of raking cross-field balls as they looked to get their wingers in behind the Australian rear guard.The tactic had limted success, although Amber Hearn had a good chance when she latched on to an aerial ball…

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14 June 2013
All Star U-12 champions revealed

The league is an initiative implemented by the FFS technical department which saw 80 boys and girls take part in the national youth league, before being divided into four teams for the six-week long All Star League.Two divisions were created a U-12 and U-15, with the finals for the U-15 All Star League scheduled to…

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14 June 2013
Totori released by Wellington Phoenix

Totori still had a year left of his two-year contract but after limited game time last season and no guarantee of regular game time in the upcoming season from new Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick a decision was made to terminate the striker’s contract.The Phoenix have negotiated an agreement with Australian club Oakleigh Cannons to offer…

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14 June 2013
Scoring blitz in U-20 friendly with Iraq

After arriving in Turkey 24 hours earlier, the New Zealand U-20 squad lined up against their second Asian opposition in quick succession following a whistle stop tour of Australia. Iraq – ranked number two in their confederation – are also in the final stages of their preparation for the international tournament which kicks off in…

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13 June 2013
UAE hunting a quarter-final berth

UAE booked a spot in their fourth finals after finishing third in continental qualifying in Qatar earlier this year, and Mendes says that his charges are now set on reaching the knockout phase for the first time.The Emiratis will tackle Oceania representatives Tahiti, European champions Spain and the USA after being drawn in Group A…

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13 June 2013
Trans-Tasman rivalry continues

The first of the Football Ferns two friendly matches against Australia kicks-off this afternoon with the side looking to take confidence from a successful Cyprus Cup campaign into these matches against top 10 opposition.“We took some big steps in the Cyprus Cup, not just in terms of results but the style of football we played…

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13 June 2013
Keeper Iaruel on the scoreboard

Iaruel became the first goalkeeper to get his name on the scoresheet in the National Super League competition after sending Erakor’s goalkeeper Ernest Bong diving in the wrong direction as he took aim from the penalty spot in the 35th minute of the match.His teammates Nichol Tari and Eddison Stephen added to the Reds tally…

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