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Back to drawing board for Fiji

5 May 2011
Back to drawing board for Fiji

The squad arrived in Auckland a month before the tournament began to make sure they would be well prepared but that lengthy build-up counted for little when they were comprehensively beaten by eventual champions New Zealand 6-0 in the semi-final.They faced an impressive Vanuatu side the next day in the 3rd/4th play-off and again failed…

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5 May 2011
American Samoa sides knuckle down

Both teams have been preparing for the event for the past two months under the watchful eye of Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) staff and the selection process is well underway.The event takes place in Noumea, New Caledonia during August and September and is the first stage of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Brazil…

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4 May 2011
Media officers gather in Auckland

The annual workshop was hosted by OFC at its headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, from April 29 to May 2 and was attended by Moiz Munif (Fiji), Brian Vitolio (American Samoa), Pauline Dean (Cook Islands), Romain Painbeni (New Caledonia), Jamie Scott (New Zealand), David Kaseng (Papua New Guinea), Joseph Boso (Solomon Islands), Tia Soakai (Tonga)…

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4 May 2011
Goal-line technology testing process continues

The IFAB appointed FIFA to further evaluate the current technology status. An independent testing institute will verify the accuracy and functionality of different technology providers’ systems, in line with the principles laid out in October 2010 by the IFAB.In order to evaluate the current technologies available, FIFA is hereby inviting interested GLT providers, including those…

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4 May 2011
NZF reinvests record surplus

The surplus for 2010, confirmed at the sports annual congress in Auckland today, represents the third consecutive year NZF has been in the black after four consecutive deficits from 2004 to 2007.Prize money from the FIFA World Cup in South Africa accounts for the lion’s share of that figure but prudent financial management in the…

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3 May 2011
Solomon women’s squad trimmed

“There are more and more women players in the Solomon Islands with quality so choosing the best has not been easy,” coach Timothy Inifiri says.“We thank all the players who have worked hard during the trial period, especially those who have made it into the final training squad.”Most of the players who helped their country…

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3 May 2011
Smith: Kiwis set to surprise

The 29-year-old tasted the flair and excitement of the showcase event at the China 2007 edition, and now says she can hardly wait for the latest global showdown in Germany. As an added bonus, the tournament takes place in the country where Smith plays her club football, as she appears in the Women’s Bundesliga for…

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3 May 2011
Koprivcic named in Futsal Whites

Auckland City player Koprivcic, fresh from picking up the 2011 O-League Golden Ball trophy as the tournament’s best player, will join other current ASB Premiership players including YoungHeart Manawatu’s Greg O’Connor and Hawke’s Bay United pair Lucas da Silva and Marvin Eakins in the squad.The Futsal Whites squad features seven players who took part in…

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30 April 2011
OFC backs Christchurch relief effort

OFC Executive Committee member and Vanuatu Football Federation President Lambert Maltock presented the cheque to New Zealand Football Chairman Frank van Hattum just before kick-off of the OFC U-20 Championship grand final at North Harbour Stadium on Friday afternoon.Maltock is pleased to be able to support the people of Christchurch as the city tries to…

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29 April 2011
Junior All Whites book ticket to Colombia

Vanuatu were also celebrating after picking up the bronze medal by beating Fiji 2-0 in the 3rd/4th play-off match.New Zealand were the only undefeated team in the tournament and lived up to their tag of favourites by overpowering the Mamulas in the second half of the final after the scores were locked at 1-1 on…

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