With just one more chance to earn three points after this round, each of the eight teams will be desperate to pick up wins as they look to top their group and book a spot in the grand final.Amicale and Lautoka, level on seven points, are in the box seat in Group A while Auckland…
News of the disaster has spread around the world and President Blatter has been quick to offer his sympathies, sending a letter of support to New Zealand Football President Frank Van Hattum and OFC President David Chung.“I have been following with sadness the news of the terrible tragedy in your country and I would like…
In humid, windy conditions at Papeete’s Jardin de Paofai, the defending champions started slowly but eventually took control of the match as Robert Laua and Franco Ne’e led the way scoring a hat-trick each. Coach Henry Koto was pleased with the performance, which also featured a brace for captain James Naka and one goal to…
Robert Laua and Franco Ne’e led the way with a hat-trick each while captain James Naka scored a double and McPhillip Aisa also chimed in with one. For Fiji it was Ratu Dugucagi scoring a brace with Rajnesh Ratan and Archie Watkins also getting on the score sheet. Full match report and statistics to follow…
Tahiti Nui Television (TNTV) are working closely with OFC to produce a six-camera shoot for broadcasting live on local television as well as via the website.The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifier involving Fiji, Solomon Islands and Tahiti will be held at the Jardin de Paofai in Papeete from February 22 to 26, with one…
Coach Intiaz Khan has also revealed that Labasa striker Maciu Dunadamu, a newcomer to the beach version of the code, will assist Mateinaqara as Fiji gear up for their opening match of the Oceania qualifiers against Solomon Islands tomorrow.The focused Mateinaqara says he is delighted to captain his country for the first time and can’t…
While there may be consensus in the sporting fraternity that carbo loading is key before competition, the 32-year-old prefers a cup of tea.“I never really eat much before a game, I just like drinking tea,” says Hale, living up to the laid back Solomon Islands style. Born in Honiara, Hale has played football all his…
High winds and heavy rain from Cyclone Atu, a category 4 storm, meant the Port Vila airport remained closed last night when Vanuatu were due to board their rescheduled flight to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifier.OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas was left in the difficult position of informing Vanuatu Football Federation and the…
The All Whites defender scored his first ever goal for English top-flight club West Ham United in a 5-1 FA Cup win over Burnley on Monday but was brought back down to earth just hours later when news of the Christchurch earthquake came through.“It was a fantastic night but the earthquake put it into perspective,”…
The tournament kicks off at Jardin de Paofai in Papeete on Wednesday with three group-stage matches before the final on Saturday to determine Oceania’s sole representative for the FIFA event in Ravenna, Italy, this September. A pre-tournament press conference was held at the venue today with team managers having an opportunity to outline their plan…