Suva women strike again

6 December 2011

The reigning champions finally edged out fellow finalists Labasa 1-0 in extra time of an enthralling contest after the 60 minutes – the standard time for Women’s IDC games – were not enough to seperate the evenly-matched sides.Fijian international Stella Nivalurua turned out to be the match winner, finding the net in the seventh minute…

6 December 2011

McGlinchey on song in Mariners win

Asia/OceaniaIn an influential display on Friday night, McGlinchey was involved in the build-up play for Central Coast’s 29th-minute opener, provided the cross that resulted in their second three minutes later and delivered a pin-point free kick in to the box for the Mariner’s final goal in the 66th minute as his side closed to within…

6 December 2011

FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011 nominees announced

FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke, France Football CEO François Morinière, former French player Emmanuel Petit and Gaëtane Thiney, a current member of France national women’s squad, all took part in the announcement.In alphabetical order, the male nominees are: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Xavi (Spain), while Marta (Brazil), Homare Sawa (Japan) and Abby…

5 December 2011

Northern lift Women’s League trophy

With the match goalless at halftime and chances hard to come by as heavy rain blanketed the Parrs Park artificial pitch, Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson scored twice in the second spell to take her record-breaking golden boot tally to 15 while midfielder Rebecca Burrows added the third in the 77th minute after twice hitting the…

5 December 2011

Stars illuminate Japan 2011 squads

Some of the game’s biggest names will be on show in Toyota City and Yokohama between December 8 and 18, with the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar leading a star-studded collection of continental champions and local heroes. Each of the seven participating teams boast players with international experience, although most would concede that is…

5 December 2011

Vicelich: It will be a big mission

In a nail-biting finish to the Japanese season, Gamba Osaka and Nagoya Grampus Eight both needed a win in their last games to have any hope of snatching top spot off Kashiwa, whose 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds ended the title hopes of the chasing pair.City skipper Vicelich said watching the weekend’s drama unfold…

5 December 2011

New academy stages beach soccer course

The country’s budding beach soccer referees were put through their paces by Oceania’s FIFA Referee Development Officer Massimo Raveino with the support of Philippe Jiane, a member of the FCF refereeing committee, and Kamali Fitialeata, the FCF grassroots development manager. The latter is also a beach soccer referee and officiated matches at the 2011 OFC…

3 December 2011

Waitakere and Tefana take Group A ascendency

Waitakere did not enjoy a successful run on the road last season – Neil Emblen’s men picked up just one point from their travels – and would have been keen to get a win in New Caledonia after drawing 1-1 with Magenta on the same Stade Numa Daly ground in the previous campaign.Despite being in…

3 December 2011

Mont-Dore 0 – 1 Waitakere United

Mont-Dore vs. Waitakere United: Download Match Summary HereSee below for all the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups:AS Mont-Dore: 1. Jean-Jacques WACHOU (GK); 3. Jacques WAMYTAN; 5. Georges WADENGES (C); 6. Olivier DOKUNENGO; 7. Patrick DIAIKE; 8. Kalaje GNIPATE; 9. Michel HMAE; 10. Romain PAINBENI; 12. Pierre NYIKEINE; 13. Loic WAKANUMUNE; 18. Jean-Marc HMALOKOCoach: Thierry SARDO (FRA)Waitakere…

3 December 2011

Auckland City learn identity of opponents

Before kick-off, three teams – namely Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus Eight and Gamba Osaka – were separated by just three points, and that was the way things ended as all three teams won away from home.Kashiwa Reysol, managed by Brazilian Nelsinho Baptista, sealed the incredible feat of back-to-back championships, having been promoted to the J.League…

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