Young All Whites heading for Mexico

First-half goals from Cameron Howieson and Tim Payne gave New Zealand a 2-0 lead at the break and it was an advantage they never looked like relinquishing in the second spell as they earned Oceania’s sole World Cup spot.Tahiti enjoyed their fair spell of possession throughout the 90 minutes but struggled to create many clear-cut…

The rebranding proposal was one of the key decisions for the OFC Congress in Pago Pago, American Samoa, this week as OFC embarks on a new four-year term under President David Chung of Papua New Guinea.In a region covered by vast ocean and spectacular scenery, the new logo is naturally blue and green in colour….

Tahiti – New Zealand Match Summary Download PDFSee below for the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups:Tahiti: 16. Heremataarii HATITIO (GK), 2. Rainui AROITA (c), 3. Tehotu DOOM, 5. Mihimana LEMAIRE, 6. Gianna MANCA, 8. Manutahi TEHURITAUA, 10. Tevairoa TEHURITAUA, 11. Tauhiti KECK, 14. Manuarii HAUATA, 15. Tihoni YOHANN, 19. Tapotofarerani RAMSSINew Zealand: 1. Scott BASALAJ (GK),…

Tahiti – Nouvelle Zélande Match Summary Download PDFLa composition des équipes est la suivante:Tahiti Nui: 16. Heremataarii HATITIO (GK), 2. Rainui AROITA (c), 3. Tehotu DOOM, 5. Mihimana LEMAIRE, 6. Gianni MANCA, 8. Mantahi TEREMATE, 10. Tevairoa TEHURITAUA, 11. Tauhiti KECK, 14. Manuarii HAUATA, 15. Tihoni YOHANN, 19. Tapotofarerani RAMSSI Nouvelle Zélande: 1. Scott BASALAJ…

Both sides have enjoyed a fairly comfortable path to the final, notching wins in each of their four group matches, and have posted similar margins of victory. Tahiti have shaded New Zealand by just one strike in the goal-scoring stakes with 14 but both sides have an identical goal difference of 12.Striker Tevairoa Tehuritaua has…

Election of OFC President 2011-2014David Chung from Papua New Guinea Football Association was elected unopposed as OFC President for a four-year term after New Zealand Football’s Fred de Jong and Frank van Hattum withdrew their nominations. Election of Members (7) of the OFC Executive Committee 2011-2014The following representatives were elected to the OFC Executive (listed…

Tonga – New Caledonia Match Summary Download PDFSee below for all the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups:Tonga: 1. Shannon FRIZELL (GK), 2. Silaivai MAILE, 3. Siosiua AFU, 5. Mikaele PAHULU, 8. Siosifa MOIMOI, 9. Oliveti VAI, 10. Kinitoni FALATAU (c), 12. Saimone PAHULU, 13. Misinale LUTU, 14. Poasi TALANOA, 16. Titie VAKA’UTANew Caledonia: 1. Colas GORANT…

Papua New Guinea’s David Chung, who has been Acting President since November last year, was elected unopposed to take the reigns of OFC for the next four years after Fred de Jong and Frank van Hattum of New Zealand graciously withdrew their nominations for the presidency. In the presence of FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter…

Group B rivals New Caledonia also had hopes of progressing to the play-off and gave themselves every chance with a 17-0 win over Tonga but even that wasn’t enough to deny Solomon Islands their spot.Coach Chris Asipara and his Solomon charges needed a victory to make sure they would finish second in the group behind…

Tahiti booked their spot in Wednesday’s grand final yesterday and were joined by Steve Cain’s men this afternoon after goals from Ryan Howlett, Nathan Buswell and Tim Payne gave them enough points to pip Vanuatu, who ensured they will take part in the 3rd/4th play-off with a 7-0 victory over American Samoa in the day’s…