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Trans-Tasman futsal rivals set to clash

19 September 2012
Trans-Tasman futsal rivals set to clash

It will be the first time a FIFA-sanctioned futsal international has been played on New Zealand soil with ASB Stadium in Kohimarama set to host the matches on September 21, 22 and 23.New Zealand is yet to defeat their neighbours in eight attempts with the trans-Tasman rivals having last met in 2008. The Solomon Islands…

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19 September 2012
FIEFIA day brings fun in Tonga

The newly-established FIEFIA – which translates as ‘happy’ – competition features a series of five-a-side matches for children in the U-8, U-10 and U-12 age groups who have participated in the popular Just Play programme throughout the year.Pau Likiliki, Just Play project manager for the Tonga Football Association, was pleased to see so many youngsters…

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18 September 2012
Wood makes loan move to Millwall

The 20-year-old has joined his new club until November 20, and is expected to go directly into the squad for the home clash with Cardiff City on Wednesday, having turned out only for West Brom’s U-21 side so far this season.Wood is approaching the move to The Den as an important one in his career.“I’m…

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18 September 2012
Jet lag fails to halt Reid’s progress

The 24-year-old returned to England after helping the All Whites take two wins from two in the opening rounds of the Stage 3 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in New Caledonia and New Zealand.“I got back on Thursday night after three stopovers, so it was about a 26 or 27-hour journey,” Reid says. “I actually slept…

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18 September 2012
Just Play gets royal seal of approval

The Duke of Cambridge, who is president of the English Football Association and an Aston Villa supporter, spent time with the children following an official engagement at the Commonwealth Youth Programme Pacific Centre in Honiara and showed his support for Just Play by displaying his football skills.The prince was presented with a football by Patrick…

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18 September 2012
Celebrations come early for Ba

The victory derailed any last-minute bids from challengers for the title, the club’s 18th such success, with a win in the remaining match of the season only set to extend Ba’s lead.The reward for yet another title is a place in the 2014 OFC Champions League, in which the Men in Black will attempt to…

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17 September 2012
Shepherds start season in style

Despite Tafea taking top honours in the pre-season Opening Cup tournament over arch-rivals Spirit 08 earlier this month, they were downed by Tupuji Imere in their season opener 1-0.In other opening weekend matches at Port Vila Stadium, Shepherds United beat defending champions Amicale 2-0, Erakor Golden Star were held 1-1 by Ifira Black Bird and…

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17 September 2012
Standout showings mark club returns

Winston Reid produced a top-class display for West Ham United in logging 90 minutes after the long journey back to England and helping the Hammers keep a clean sheet in a goalless draw with Norwich City.West Ham’s official website lauded Reid’s performance:“The 24-year-old was everywhere, winning headers, making vital interceptions and looking comfortable in possession…

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17 September 2012
Amicale snap up Samba stars

The youthful pair of Jefferson Moura, 20, and Ezequiel Paulo Da Cruz, 22, have agreed to join the Port Vila-based outfit and will touch down in the Pacific this weekend.The signings, which have been hailed as amongst the most significant in the history of the club, were arranged by Amicale vice president Andrew Leong and…

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16 September 2012
Musa: I want to prove people wrong

As he explains to oceaniafootball.com, he is keen to make the most of his chances at the London-based club and has used his release by the Phoenix to further fuel his desire to carve out a professional career.What goals do you have in mind for your time at Fulham? What do you think you will…

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