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Futsal referee course a success

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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19 August 2011
Striker holds key in cup semi

Waterside travel to Christchurch to take on Coastal Spirit at Linfield Park on Saturday while the other semi-final is an Auckland derby between Eastern Suburbs and Glenfield Rovers on Sunday at Madills Farm.Former Football Fern Leota has rattled in 58 goals in just 20 matches across three competitions, two of which (the Central League and…

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19 August 2011
Samoa sides succumb to Fiji again

Fiji women’s coach Usenio Logaivau made sweeping changes to the line-up which posted a 2-0 win over the same opponents at Navua’s Thomson Park on Wednesday but the outcome remained largely the same.Samoa again started slowly and had to chase the game from the fifth minute when Maria Lewavuni struck Fiji’s first goal. Midfielder Vanisha…

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19 August 2011
All Stars squad set for action

The schedule begins on September 25 as the AllStars make the trip to Porritt Stadium to face Dave Edmondson’s Waikato FC ASB Premiership side. A week later, they will clash with Waitakere United over the weekend of October 1-2 and complete their series with a clash against reigning O-League champions Auckland City on October 8….

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19 August 2011
Cagous hold Gold Coast to draw

The Cagous have travelled to Queensland to put the finishing touches on their preparations for the Games and can take great heart from the opening clash of the two-match series.A solid defensive display was at the heart of the Cagous’ performance at the local Merrimac Football Club stadium and coach Christophe Coursimault was pleased to…

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18 August 2011
Ex-Liverpool man heads down under

The 37-year-old comes to New Zealand with a wealth of experience under his belt and will provide competition for current number one Mark Paston.Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert, who is also in charge of the All Whites national side, is delighted to have signed such an experienced campaigner and is looking forward to him keeping Paston…

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18 August 2011
Fiji sides secure Samoa success

The men triumphed 3-0 on the heavy surface while the women also dealt well with the mud to post a 2-0 victory.The winning margin in the men’s game may well have been greater but the wet and slippery Thomson Park pitch made it hard for both sides to play constructive football.“The players looked good today…

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