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Brockie gets on the scoreboard

5 July 2013
Brockie gets on the scoreboard

On-loan from A-League side Wellington Phoenix, the striker said ahead of kick-off that he was very keen to not only get off the mark himself, but to help the team get the three points.A central component in Toronto’s performance, Brockie scored his side’s opening goal in the sixth minute, before setting up Steven Caldwell in…

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5 July 2013
Wellington gets one (more) Shot at Glory

Wellington holds happy memories for the All Whites as it was there that the All Whites clinched their place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, winning 1-0 against Bahrain in November 2009.All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is thrilled that the game will take place in Wellington and urges the fans to get behind the team…

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5 July 2013
McKavanagh resigns from NZF

After over two years in the role, Grant has decided to take a short break from sports administration. “I have really enjoyed and thrived in this role and I am proud of my part in the continuing development of the Whole of Football programme, the renewed partnership and strategy development with the federations and the…

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5 July 2013
Tahiti slide while the Kiwis climb

Despite having the might of the Brazilian home crowd behind them the Oceania champions couldn’t overcome the huge gap that separates amateur and professional football. However with Jonathan Tehau’s lone goal against Nigeria, the side did cement their name in the Confederations Cup history books.New Zealand meanwhile has seen their world ranking increase, moving up…

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5 July 2013
New Caledonia aim big

Today we are bringing you the latest on New Caledonia who will arrive in Auckland with the objective of preparing for the 2016 Futsal World Cup.The two New Caledonia coaches Steeve Laigle and William Bret and their squad come to Auckland with strong objectives and the desire to learn from this tournament.‘’We are coming to…

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4 July 2013
Just Play keeps growing

The programme was introduced to Samoa in 2010 and aims to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles to children aged six-12 years old, through football activities.Throughout the second school term the FFS Just Play team visited 24 schools in Savaii to assess the progress of the programme as well as to provide assistance to the…

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4 July 2013
Beach Soccer on the up in the Lowlands

Leaving aside next month’s Oceania qualifying tournament, which could yet unveil a new face as the 16-nation field is finalised, the only tournament debutants in Tahiti will be Netherlands and Paraguay.For the Netherlands qualifying for Tahiti 2013 was a triumph in itself, and evidence that Beach Soccer is very much on an upward trajectory in…

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3 July 2013
Dream come true for Swamy

After leading the side to their first title in 16 years, Swamy says the win over arch-rivals Ba in the final of the recent Fiji FACT tournament is a memory he will hold onto forever.The PEMAC school teacher says there is no secret to his side’s success – just hard work and dedication.“It is the…

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3 July 2013
Exposito signs for pro club

The 31-year old Spanish goal scoring ace enjoyed a highly successful 2 ½ year stint at Auckland City winning the Oceania Champions League three times during his time with the Sandringham-based club. He also participated in two FIFA Club World Cup tournaments with Auckland in Japan in 2011 and 2012. He was the club’s leading…

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3 July 2013
Port Vila U-17 competition takes off

The competition has been split into two pools – five teams in each – with the top two sides going through to the semi-finals.The competition kicked off on 22 June with Round Two completed at the weekend. After two rounds Amicale is leading Pool A with six points while Pool Two has two teams tied…

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