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Meet Mr Beach Soccer in Tahiti – Naea Bennett

26 August 2023
Meet Mr Beach Soccer in Tahiti – Naea Bennett

(Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek) Naea Bennett is a  ‘hero’ in Tahiti. The quiet, softly spoken Bennett has done it all in football, having represented and coached his country in football and Beach Soccer, where he was instrumental in helping this small Pacific Island nation reach two FIFA World Cup finals. He also briefly…

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25 August 2023
Tahiti and the Solomon Islands to meet in OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2023 final

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Hosts Tahiti have completed a perfect three wins from three matches in round robin play, ending the title hopes of Fiji in the process at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete. The two times for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup finalists have beaten the brave Fijians 5-3…

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25 August 2023
Tonga show big improvements in defeat to Solomon Islands

Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek Trailing by two goals in as many minutes Tonga looked set to be on the way to another heavy defeat against the Solomon Islands in their final  round robin match at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete. Having lost 26-3 to Tahiti and 21-3 to Fiji, the…

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24 August 2023
Tahiti and the Solomon Islands produce a spectacle on day two at OFC Beach Soccer World Cup

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Defending champions Tahiti have withstood a ferocious challenge from the Solomon Islands, coming from behind to win 10-3 on day two of the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete. While the final score reads a easy Tahiti victory, it was anything but. The Solomon Islands arrived in Tahiti…

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24 August 2023
Fiji overwhelm spirited Tonga for first win at OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup

Phototek Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Fiji have bounced back from their opening day defeat by the Solomon Islands to beat Tonga 21-3 at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete, Tahiti. The Tongans who had been thumped 26-3 by powerhouse Tahiti on the opening day again struggled against the physical Fijians. Ravneel Pal…

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24 August 2023
The coaching guru who inspired Tahiti to Beach Soccer success

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Angelo Schirinzi is renowned the world over as a Beach Soccer guru. The current coach of the Swiss national team has been instrumental in the development of the sport in Tahiti, an Island paradise that has become a powerhouse of the sport globally. Schirinzi was brought in to coach…

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23 August 2023
Tahiti begin title defence with impressive win over Tonga in Papeete

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Defending champions Tahiti have got their title defence off to the perfect start with an impressive victory over Tonga on Match Day 1 at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete. The two-time FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup runners-up dominated the majority of the affair, showing why they…

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23 August 2023
Solomon Islands work hard for opening win at OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2023

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Solomon Islands are off to a winning start in their quest to win the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup for the first time in a decade. The Bilikiki have beaten Fiji  6-3 in the tournament opener in sweltering conditions at the Aorai Tini Hau stadium in Papeete, Tahiti. The…

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23 August 2023
Women’s World Cup provides OFC Just Play Manager with Safeguarding Opportunity

Photo Credit: Palu Uhatahi Tu’amoheloa The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has made history as the biggest Women’s sporting event in the world, reaching new highs for participating teams and audience attendance. It was also the first time FIFA has implemented safeguarding in a major tournament.  The World Cup being hosted in the Oceania region…

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23 August 2023
Solomon Islands determined to return to the top of OFC Beach Soccer

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The Solomon Islands are a traditional Beach Soccer heavyweight who dominated the first three OFC competitions before being usurped by Tahiti in 2011. The nation acquitted themselves well at several FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups but for the past decade have lagged behind Tahiti. Coach Gideon Omokirio played in…

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