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Final cut applied to Bonitos

23 August 2011
Final cut applied to Bonitos

A 25-strong squad had already been announced earlier this month and there were few surprises when coach Jacob Moli reduced those numbers further to unveil his final line-up.The biggest eyebrow-raiser is the inclusion of James Naka, a star for the national beach soccer side, who underwent a major operation in June but has impressed enough…

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22 August 2011
Cagous deny Gold Coast again

The tie is another pleasing outcome for coach Christophe Coursimault ahead of the Pacific Games, which kick off in Nouméa on Saturday, and comes on the back of a scoreless stalemate between the sides on Wednesday.On that occasion, New Caledonia left the bulk of the attacking to their more illustrious rivals and carved out only…

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22 August 2011
Malas: We need to work harder

Vanuatu woman were regional representatives in the fifth FIFA Women’s Football Symposium held in Frankfurt, Germany last Month July from the 15 to 17 July 2011. Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Woman Development Officer Vanuatu Emmie Sope, together with Port Vila’s Woman’s football President Angela Malas, attended this three days Woman’s Football Symposium. Mrs Malas said…

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22 August 2011
Taupo to host Olympic trial

The week will culminate in a trial match at Crown Park on September 3 at 2pm.The players, drawn from ASB Premiership sides, recent U-20 and U-17 New Zealand teams and winter clubs, will be chasing spots in an 18-man squad to compete in a two-week long Oceania qualification tournament in Fiji provisionally scheduled for March.The…

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22 August 2011
Soromon’s success strikes chord

The striker is now based in New Zealand and plays for Central League club Wairarapa United, whom he has helped put together an impressive run all the way to the ASB Chatham Cup final.Wairarapa will face Napier City Rovers in that match on August 28 and largely have Soromon to thank for securing their place…

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22 August 2011
Soromon happy with son’s performance

Mr. Soromon who now works for DHL Company in Port Vila told vanuafoot how happy is he after he learned that his son Seule Soromon scored the only goal to help his team reached the final of the competition. “I am a proud father this week.” My son Seule has brought happiness to our family…

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22 August 2011
Futsal referee course a success

The courses not only gave the referees the opportunity to review the Laws of the game – but also to check the match officials’ fitness in a variety of ways. The introductory course brought together 10 referees, selected by Shefa Futsal League from 10 different clubs.Course local instructor Alain Alick said he is happy to…

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22 August 2011
Brazil claim impressive fifth title

Portugal were just 12 minutes away from the title when the Internacional player’s goal ensured the game went into extra time and he then completed his treble to seal the deal.The game got off to an electric start, with Brazil’s Philippe Coutinho and Sana of Portugal showcasing some breathtaking footwork before the deadlock was briskly…

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22 August 2011
Sope: Kids football very important

Ms Sope was in Port Vila this week to conduct a two days Just Play workshop in Vila and two days workshop in Luganville, Santo for primary school teachers and communities. ”If we invest correctly in the life’s of kid’s football today, I am sure that tomorrow every countries who have Just Play program will…

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21 August 2011
Finalists found in women’s cup

Coastal Spirit went to the wire against Waterside Karori, finishing fulltime and extra time level at 1-1 before edging the Wellingtonians 5-4 in a penalty shootout to qualify for their first ever national cup final.Glenfield reached the final for the second time in their history with a fiercely-contested 4-1 away win over Auckland rivals Eastern…

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