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Neighbours poised for battle

7 July 2011
Neighbours poised for battle

The build-up for the friendly games began a fortnight ago when Vanuatu confirmed they would be travelling for the first leg of the four-match home-and-away series and Solomon Islands agreed they would reciprocate later in the month. Tomorrow’s match falls on Solomon Islands Independence Day and a good crowd is expected to show up for…

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6 July 2011
Just Play team visits Football Australia

Capitalising on FFA’s collaboration with OFC’s social development program, Just Play, regional project managers were given interesting insights to FFA’s Games Development Department, which is sure to take the grassroots development program in the region to new heights. According to Matthew Bulkeley, Head of Game Development, FFA is focused on providing a helping hand and…

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6 July 2011
Referee trio makes record books

Fijian referee Finau Vulivuli was joined by assistants Jacqui Stephenson (New Zealand) and Lata Tuifutuna (Tonga) as the OFC match official trio took charge of a Group A clash between Canada and Nigeria.It marked the first time an OFC trio from outside Australia – a former OFC member now part of the Asian Football Confederation…

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6 July 2011
Ferns claim historic World Cup point

Trailing to first-half goals from Stephany Mayor and Maribel Dominguez and heading to injury time, Rebecca Smith nodded home a 90th-minute corner from substitute Kirsty Yallop before 18-year-old substitute Hannah Wilkinson – briefly knocked out from a head clash moments earlier – slammed home an Ali Riley cross with the final kick of the game.The…

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6 July 2011
Tahiti learn of World Cup opponents

The Tiki Toa will face Nigeria, Russia and the yet-to-be-determined third-place finisher from Conmebol, the South American confederation, when the tournament takes place on the golden sands of Ravenna in September.Tiki Toa coach Teva Zaveroni believes his players have been handed a difficult challenge but is confident they will be able to match their opponents.“I…

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5 July 2011
Programme reviewed in Canberra

The group, led by OFC Head of Social Responsibility Franck Castillo, included project managers from Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga and Vanuatu, who gathered for the three-day meeting to reflect on the strategies and achievements of Just Play since its launch in 2009. The project managers delivered reports on…

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5 July 2011
Lolohea snapped up by French club

The AS Magenta star has signed on as an amateur and will train and play with the club’s second string side in what is effectively the fifth division of the French game. His playing contract is part of a wider scholarship that will see him study accountancy and be provided with accommodation at the club’s…

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5 July 2011
Fresh faces for friendlies

Daniel Michel (Shepherds United), Meren Tambe (Siaraga Santo), Kensi Tangis (Milo FC Santo), Robert Tasso (Spirit 08), Rodney Serveux (Tupuji Imere) and Eddison Stephen (Academy) will all make their international debuts during the matches, which have been arranged to help both sides prepare for the upcoming Pacific Games in New Caledonia.Midfielder Stephen, who will blow…

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4 July 2011
Ferns have point to prove

Consecutive 2-1 losses to group favourites Japan and England have eliminated New Zealand from quarter-final contention but midfielder Hayley Moorwood says the desire to carve out a small slice of history is still driving the team.“We’re disappointed with the first two losses,” Moorwood says. “But we’re going to prepare like any other game and we’re…

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4 July 2011
Vanuatu prepare for Solomon friendlies

Vanuatu coach Saby Natonga has selected a squad of 17 players for the matches, which will take place at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara on July 7 and 9.The line-up is notable for the omission of several well-known faces as Natonga looks to inject some fresh talent ahead of the Games campaign. Amicale duo Fenedy…

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