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Honiara to host OFC Nations Cup

28 March 2012
Honiara to host OFC Nations Cup

The tournament is the second stage of the Oceania qualifying process for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and the winner will also qualify for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, to be held in Brazil during June 2013. The national teams of Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti and…

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28 March 2012
Herbert: Brown retirement big loss

Herbert has worked with Brown for many years and has watched the 31-year-old mature from a promising young player into one of the best midfielders New Zealand has produced. “This came completely out of the blue,” Herbert says.“It is going to be difficult to replace him because he has been an integral part not only…

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28 March 2012
Emblen facing tough decisions

The national U-23 team booked its ticket to London with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fiji in the final of the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier last Sunday in Taupo but there is a strong possibility that many members of that triumphant squad will not make it to London.Several of New Zealand’s eligible overseas-based professionals did…

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27 March 2012
Bonitos braced for Nations Cup challenge

The technical department of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) named the players this week and has included 15 from the side that took part in the 2011 Pacific Games, as well as the entire Solympics squad that competed in the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier in Taupo, New Zealand, this month.Jacob Moli, who lead the…

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27 March 2012
Bara take second title in a row

It is the Lae-based outfit’s second title triumph in as many seasons and underlines their status as the most influential force on the women’s scene in Papua New Guinea.The quality of the game was affected by a morning downpour that left the pitch waterlogged, making passing and free-flowing play difficult. It was therefore no surprise…

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27 March 2012
Brown set to hang up boots

In a decision that has come as a surprise to many Kiwi football fans, Brown, 31, will retire from all football after the Wellington Phoenix’s play-off run to take up an opportunity to study for a masters degree in management at either the London School of Economics or Cambridge University.An almost constant presence in the…

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25 March 2012
Papua New Guinea 0 – 1 Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea vs. Vanuatu Match Summary: Download HereStarting line-ups:Papua New Guinea: 20. Ronald WARISAN, 4. Daniel JOE, 5. Max SENGUM, 7. Eliud FUGRE, 9. Nigel DABINGYABA, 10. Jamal SEETO, 13. Roland BALA (c), 14. Emmanuel SIMON, 16. Kila POLENA, 18. Wira WAMA, 19. Lee WABINGCoach: Frank FARINA (AUS)Vanuatu: 16. Simon TOUSI (GK), 2. Dominique…

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25 March 2012
Oly Whites book ticket to London

Vanuatu also had plenty to celebrate after winning bronze with a 1-0 defeat of Papua New Guinea in the 3rd/4th play-off earlier in the afternoon.It was the second game that will linger longest in the memory though after enthralling the lively crowd from the moment Greg Draper slotted home a penalty to put the Oly…

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25 March 2012
OFC provides aid to Turkey earthquake victims

The destructive 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey on 23 October 2011 killing around 600 people and leaving thousands more injured or homeless. President Yildirim Demirören’e accepted the contribution on behalf of the Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu and expressed his gratitude towards Oceania Football Confederation. The presentation was made during the recent XXXVI Ordinary UEFA Congress…

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25 March 2012
Fiji 0 – 1 New Zealand

Fiji vs. New Zealand Match Summary: Download HereSee below for the play-by-play action. Starting line-ups:Fiji: 1. Akuila MATEISUVA, 2. Remueru TEKIATE, 3. Peniame DROVA, 4. Esava NAQELECA (c), 5. Archie WATKINS, 7. Ilisoni TUINAWAIVUVU, 10. Zibraaz SAHIB, 12. Laisenia RAURA, 14. Jone SALAUNEUNE, 15. Misaele DRAUNIBAKA, 17. Ilimotama JESECoach: Imdad ALI (FIJ)New Zealand: 1. Jake…

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