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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…