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Rewa take U-21 national title

11 September 2013
Rewa take U-21 national title

After the divisional play-offs Fiji FA opted for a league format to the final three-days of competition which were held over the weekend.Rewa began their march to glory on Froday with a 5-0 victory over Labasa before bringing brought back down to earth with a 0-0 dtaw against Nadi, who had the services of Fiji…

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10 September 2013
Dhanji Boys cement futsal status

This is their second big win this season and Fiji FA futsal coordinator Hari Raj Naicker said not only was the event a success, but it really was the best team who won.“We were faced with various obstacles to complete the matches but in the end the futsal league ended on a high note,” Naicker…

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10 September 2013
Savai’i continues to reap benefits

The Savai’i Regional Technical Centre was officially opened by OFC president David Chung last month and is set to become a hub for all things football on the island.Twenty D Licence participants from the island’s eight registered clubs gathered there to learn the ins-and-out of how to prepare, organise and deliver a training session to…

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10 September 2013
Rain postpones men’s cup games

The women’s games were completed as well as one match for Division 2 and two for Division 1 before the conditions forced the rest of the day’s games to be called off.Lion Heart will take on Division 1 Cup holders Tafuna Jets on Setp. 11 at 4:30 p.m. on Field 1 while Field 2 will…

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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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