Naqeleca’s golden boot firing Fiji

The skipper has found the net six times and is now just one behind golden boot leader Ian Paia, who cannot add to his tally as his Solomon Islands side was knocked out in the group stages.Naqeleca, 23, sat down with oceaniafootball.com to talk about his golden run in front of goal, his team’s chances…

The winner-takes-all match kicks off at Owen Delany Park from 4:00pm following the 3rd/4th play-off between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu at 1:00pm. Tickets for finals day can be purchased from the gate and are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for teenagers/over-65s, while ages 12 and under can enter for free. Here’s a…

Draper has found the net twice in New Zealand’s three-match march to the final of the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier in Taupo this month, the winner of which will earn the right to represent Oceania at the Olympic Games.New Zealand will take on Fiji in that final after a thrilling 3-2 win over Vanuatu in…

See below for all the play-by-play action.New Zealand vs. Vanuatu Match Summary: Download HereStarting line-ups:New Zealand: 1. Jake GLEESON (GK), 3. Ian HOGG, 4. Michael EAGER, 8. Ethan GALBRAITH, 9. Greg DRAPER (c), 12. Louis FENTON, 13. Alex FENERIDIS, 14. James MUSA, 15. Jason HICKS, 17. Adam McGEORGE (c), 18. Adam THOMASCoach: Neil EMBLEN (ENG)Vanuatu:…

Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu meet in the 3rd/4th play-off at 1:00pm today before the winner-takes-all final at 4:00pm between Fiji and hosts New Zealand from Owen Delany Park. The winner of the final will earn the right to represent Oceania in the Men’s Football Tournament at the 2012 London Olympics.Fans from all over the…

Later today, New Zealand and Vanuatu will do battle in the second semi-final at 4pm (NZT).Fiji vs. Papua New Guinea Match Summary: Download HereSee below for all 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…

Both earned their final berths by sticking three goals past their opponents this afternoon but the wins came in contrasting fashion, Fiji rarely being troubled by Papua New Guinea during their 3-0 success but New Zealand having to endure a nervy closing period before finally triumphing 3-2 over Vanuatu.The Oly Whites began brightly and had…

The tournament moves into the semi-final stage tomorrow and there is sure to be plenty of drama on offer as Fiji take on Papua New Guinea before hosts New Zealand meet Vanuatu at Owen Delany Park.Tickets for match day four can be purchased from the gate and are priced at $10 for adults and $5…

Fiji beat Vanuatu 2-1 with the Oly Whites overcoming Tonga 10-0 to claim top spots in Group A and B respectively, while Solomon Islands wrote history with a 16-1 trouncing of American Samoa.The results set up intriguing semi finals to be played on Friday 23 March – a day later than originally scheduled to cater…