Bilikiki must repeat El Salvador heroics

After a heroic win over newcomers Netherlands 2-0 in their opening match, the Bilikiki were stopped short by CONMEBOL champions Argentina in the second game. But as they stepped up training yesterday in preparation for today’s final showdown, play maker James Naka says this is the most important match to date for his side.“We need…

Hopes of an all-Oceania FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup quarter-final are over after Tahiti and Solomon Islands both lost their final group games in Papeete today.Tahiti confirmed a quarter-final date with Argentina at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup despite losing 4-2 to Spain, while Solomon Islands bow out after a 7-6 loss to El…

Already the 11-day event is a sell-out tournament and is expected to be an overwhelming success, raising the question whether Oceania and its island nations are ready for more?That question was put to FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke and his optimistic response is exactly what people in the Pacific hoped to hear.“This is the first…

With penalties looming in extra time it came down to two strikes in the final minute from Patrick Tepa to secure the win – a factor Swiss coach Angelo Schirinzi wasn’t happy about as the final whistle blew.“I am absolutely unhappy at the number of goals we missed out on,” Schirinzi said after the match.He…

Kang notched a PK to put SKBC up 1-0 and then later beat goalie KB Mariota on a 1-on-1 for a 2-0, first half lead.The Jets scored on a PK themselves but that came with less than two minutes to play and it was not enough time to score an equalizer to keep the cup.In…

Wama was identified by Hekari United FC when the eight times current PNG National Soccer League Champion went for a goodwill tour in Kimbe, West New Britain Province some years back.Through team captain David Muta’s connection, Wira was scouted by the Hekari FC management. From then on, it was history in the making for this…

The Tafuna Jets moved into the No. 4 spot, replacing Ilaoa & To’omata, after they beat No. 3 Kiwi Soccers 1-0 while the Leone based team lost to top seed, Utulei Youth, 1-0.No. 2 Black Roses maintained their spot, and women’s FFAS National Cup for the second year in-a-row, with a 6-0 win against Lion…

Fred Maiava provided the game winning shot to seal the title and also a promotion to Division 1 for the 2014 season. He launched a 45-yard strike on the second half’s opening kickoff that found the back of the net for a 3-2 score. As for the division’s FFAS National Cup, it changed hands for…