England opened their Group A account with a 0-0 draw against the hosts on Tuesday, the same scoreline New Zealand played out against the Koreans two days earlier, leaving top spot in the group and a place in Saturday’s final ripe for the picking. A win to either side would book first place but another…
The champions are already back on the court as they prepare to defend their crown at next year’s event and qualify for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012.The number of players in the squad has been increased to include those dropped from the 2010 Championship training group, bringing the total membership to 22.Nearly all…
A training squad is set to head into camp next month and National Youth League board chairman Rajesh Patel says everything will be done to make sure they prepare in the best possible manner for the event.“An U-17 squad of 40 has been selected and will later be trimmed down to 25,” Patel says. “We…
The ‘Fun Football’ programme included a series of activities and games and took place on Monday at Saleapaga, before moving on to the village of Lepa.Around 150 eager youngsters were involved and each learned basic skills like dribbling with the ball before taking part in small-sided games.On hand were several players from the SamoaTel National…
Interspersed between ASB Premiership and O-League fixtures, the ASB Challenge Series matches will offer a prize of $2000 to the winner of each game and be played at the ground of the ASB Premiership club with early evening midweek kick-offs. Prize money will be split if games are drawn.The Phoenix A side will be coached…
Reynald Temarii welcomes a full and thorough investigation so that all the facts can be heard. Until such time as the findings of the FIFA Ethics Committee have been released, OFC will not make any further comments on this matter.Suite aux informations rendues publiques par le Sunday Times, le Président de l’OFC et Vice-Président de…
Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) turf and facilities head Reuben Oimae says the objective is to ensure the ground is at its best for the opening of the O-League campaign.“Lawson Tama has not been in heavy use this year compared to the last so the turf quality is good but we still need to make…
Beginning the game without three front liners after central defender Rebecca Smith rejoined her German club after recent World Cup qualifiers, and midfielders Kirsty Yallop and Betsy Hassett carrying injuries picked up on club duty, New Zealand matched the higher-ranked Koreans in a game that could’ve been won by either side. “The most pleasing thing…
Waitakere United player/coach Neil Emblen struck two minutes into injury time to seal a 2-0 win over Team Wellington at Fred Taylor Park on Sunday and give the defending champions the lead on goal difference from Auckland City who won 3-2 in Hamilton on Saturday. It was a rough day at the office for Team…
The Delta Tigers proved indeed that they are back to their usual form winning their second major tournament in a row. Earlier this year the Airpro Services sponsored Rewa side won the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants tournament.It is the Delta Tigers’ second major title in a row – earlier this year they took…