FA thoughts with people of NZ

The 6.3-magnitude earthquake has since revealed itself to be one of the worst natural disaters ever to occur in New Zealand and has destroyed many buildings and homes across the city, as well as resulting in a death toll that could rise as high as 300.News of the disaster has spread around the world and…

Both attributes are typical of people from the island of Makira in the southern part of the Solomon Islands where he grew up. “Short people are called Kakamora where I’m from,” says Muri at 5 foot 5, referring to traditional stories from Makira that tell of small beings who lived in caves in the jungle-covered…

The vital victory pulls coach William Malas and his side three points clear at the top of Group A and, unless the final round throws up a freak set of results, they can now start packing their bags to take part in the two-legged, home-and-away final. Lautoka can still catch the leaders on points if…

The weekend’s remaining O-League fixture sees New Zealand rivals Auckland City and Waitakere United clash tomorrow afternoon.Tefana – Magenta Match Summary click hereSee below for all the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups:Tefana: 23. Xavier SAMIN (GK), 2. Stephane FAATIARAU, 6. Heimano BOUREBARE, 7. Taufa NEUFFA, 8. Tetiamana MARMOUYET, 11. Jean Claude CHANG KOEI CHANG, 12. Arnaud…

So when the news came through that the final would still take place on Saturday, the Tahiti Nui captain was relieved.“Of course I was really sad for Vanuatu because the cyclone meant they could not participate. But I was also afraid that the final might be rescheduled on the Sunday and then I couldn’t play.”…

Nicholas Muri scored twice for the defending champions while McPhillip Aisa and Robert Laua got one each. Tahiti had plenty of chances but Solomon Islands goalkeeper Fred Hale was outstanding between the sticks, letting in only Patrick Tepa who scored a consolation penalty in the final stages. Full match report and statistics to follow shortly….

The weekend’s remaining O-League fixture sees New Zealand rivals Auckland City and Waitakere United clash tomorrow afternoon.Koloale – Hekari United Match Summary click hereSee below for all the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups:Koloale: 16. Shadrack Ramoni (GK), 5. Samson Takayama, 7. Jeffery Bule, 9. Benjamin Totori (c), 11. Ian Paia, 15. Mostyn Beui, 17. George Suri,…

The hosts recovered from a 3-1 deficit to delight the fans with a double from Teiva Izal, a goal each to Tainui Lehartel, Naea Bennett and Teva Zaveroni while also benefitting from an own goal. Fiji goalscorers included Jo Dugucagi (2), Sandeep Nair, Rajnesh Ratu and Maciu Dunadamu but it wasn’t enough for the Fijians…

The hosts overcame a 3-1 deficit to score five goals in the final third and cause heartbreak for Fiji who exit the tournament having already lost to the Solomon Islands 9-4. Team manager Fabrice Marchand was a picture of joy after the victory, which guarantees Tahiti a place in Saturday’s final regardless of their result…