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Reid helps Hammers humble United

1 December 2010
Reid helps Hammers humble United

Cup holders United were the clear favourites going into the tie against the struggling Hammers at a snow-bound Upton Park but the home side made light of the teams’ league standing with a convincing win.Former Red Devil Jonathan Spector scored two in the first half – his first ever goals in English football – while…

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1 December 2010
Football brings fun in Samoa

The children were from St Mary’s Primary School in Savalalo and close to 800 girls took part in the day’s events, which consisted of a range of football-related activities.St Mary’s principal Sister Masela Tenisio is happy for the school to be involved in Just Play – an OFC initiative designed to promote football and healthy…

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1 December 2010
Media Statement

OFC respects this decision as it is a fundamental human right to appeal after such a case. FIFA has outlined that Oceania’s sole spot on the FIFA Executive Committee is not considered vacant as long as the appeal process is still open. Therefore, Acting OFC President David Chung will not be able to replace Mr….

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30 November 2010
Ferns’ path to glory laid out

Coach John Herdman and his side have been drawn with Japan, Mexico and England in Group B of the tournament, which will be held in Germany from June 26 to July 17.They will open their campaign in Bochum on June 27 against group seeds Japan before facing England in Dresden on July 1 and wrapping…

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30 November 2010
All-star encounter inspires Muta

Yet although nothing in their fledgling seven-year history has prepared the Papua New Guinean part-timers for what awaits in Abu Dhabi, one player will go into next month’s tournament better equipped than most. David Muta, Hekari’s captain and midfield linchpin, is widely regarded as the team’s key player, and was singled out last month by…

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30 November 2010
Footballs for healthy lifestyle

VFF technical director Charles Vatu handed over the balls – worth over VUV 50,000 – to Action For Health representative Graham Tabi and they will be used in tournaments run by the programme.Vatu says the donation was made possible through the support of VFF sponsors and partners, such as OFC and FIFA.“We are very happy…

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29 November 2010
Football Ferns to learn fate

The official draw for the finals takes place from 19:30 CET at the Frankfurt Congress Centre, where each of the 16 participating teams, including OFC representatives New Zealand, will finally find out who they will be facing at next year’s festival of women’s football.The 45-minute show will also reveal where the 32 matches will be…

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29 November 2010
Hekari given fond farewell

Papua New Guinea club Hekari United, who made history by becoming the first Pacific side from outside New Zealand or Australia to qualify for the prestigious event with their 2010 O-League win, will leave for the United Arab Emirates this week.The team was farewelled and wished good luck on Thursday night at the National Parliament…

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29 November 2010
Loss of young player mourned

Mifi, as he was known, loved sports and was an avid football player. He took up the game at Uifa’atali Peter Coleman Elementary and kept it up when he entered Samoana High School.The 16-year-old played his club football for Pago Youth and had been selected for the national training squad preparing for the OFC U-17…

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27 November 2010
Outcomes of OFC Executive Committee

The meeting was held at the OFC Headquarters in Greenlane and included the following attendees: Acting OFC President David Chung, Vice President Fred de Jong, Treasurer Claude Fournier, Executive Members Martin Alufurai, Lee Harmon, Lambert Maltock, observers Alex Godinet, Toetu Petana, Frank van Hattum, Dr. Sahu Khan, Lui Aho, Thierry Ariiotima, General Secretary Tai Nicholas,…

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