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New artificial turf opened in Wellington

28 May 2013
New artificial turf opened in Wellington

The redeveloped Memorial Park was unveiled on Saturday in fitting fashion as the Petone club hosted neighbouring teams Stop Out and Lower Hutt City in the top two men’s divisions of Capital Football, the organisation responsible for administering and developing football in the wider Wellington region.Funding for the $2 million upgrade was supplied in a…

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28 May 2013
Fitness will help make the difference

After two months of intensive fitness and tactical training the side should be close to hitting their peak, and with matches against World and European champions Spain, Nigeria and Uruguay looming fitness trainer Kader Touati is hopeful he has done enough to help the Toa Aito put forward a strong challenge.“Above all, it is necessary…

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27 May 2013
OFC congratulates FA on 150th anniversary

OFC President David Chung met with FA General Secretary Alex Horne in London on the occasion of the UEFA Congress and, on behalf of OFC, presented The FA with a commemorative piece of silverware that serves to acknowledge the contribution of the English association to the development of the world game in its milestone year.“The…

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27 May 2013
Barbarouses making strides with Panathinaikos

The 23-year-old made 13 appearances before swapping countries yet again, this time on a one year loan to play in the Greek Superleague with Athens-based side Panathinaikos.The All Whites winger, who is of Greek descent, says it was a dream come true to play for the side he has followed since a young age.“I have…

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27 May 2013
Referee seminar begins in Rio

Among them are two of Oceania’s top trios, led by New Zealander Peter O’Leary and Tahitian Norbert Hauata.The seminar marks another major milestone on the road to the FIFA World Cup for the referees which started in September 2012 in Zurich.Coming from 46 different countries, the referees will undergo a series of theoretical meetings, clinical…

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24 May 2013
Smith pens new club deal

The fan favourite, who has formed a solid defensive partnership with Luke Chambers this season, was due to be out-of-contract at the end of the 2013/14 campaign has signed a continuation of his contract to remain as a Blue.“I’m delighted to extend my stay at Town,” Smith said. “It’s great that the club have shown…

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24 May 2013
Squad for Festival of Champions announced

During a live broadcast on Tahiti television, the 23 players who will leave French Polynesia for Chile next week, before heading to Brazil, were named.Tahiti squad for FIFA Confederations CupGoalkeepersGilbert MERIELMikaël ROCHEXavier SAMINDefendersRainui AROITAEdson LEMAIRETeheivarii LUDIVIONStéphane FAATIARAUVincent SIMONNicolas VALLARYannick VEROTamatoa WAGEMANNMidfieldersRicky AITAMAIStanley ATANIHeimano BOUREBAREHenri CAROINEAlvin TEHAUJonathan TEHAULorenzo TEHAUYoann TIHONIAttackersSteevy CHONG-HUESamuel HNANYINETeaonui TEHAUMarama VAHIRUAThe side will…

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24 May 2013
Smith earns treble with Wolfsburg

Lyon were in search of a third consecutive title, while the Germans were making their debut in the European club championship final at Stamford Bridge in London.The French side had the better of the final but could find no way through and with 17 minutes remaining, after Laura Georges handled the ball, Martina Muller converted…

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23 May 2013
Howieson set to do the job

He will again come into play in Turkey next month after being named in coach Chris Milicich’s Junior All Whites side for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.The youngster has made a promising start to his professional career since leaving the Asia Pacific Football Academy in Christchurch to join Burnley in England’s Championship.Just ahead of joining…

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23 May 2013
Coaches hone skills

Taumua told the men and women attending the course, run by FIFA instructor and OFC player development officer Daniel Shirley, the future development of football rests in their hands.“I challenge you not to come to this course to get a new bag, new shoes and an outfit, but to learn everything that you can and…

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