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Fiji turn to experienced leader

22 September 2010
Fiji turn to experienced leader

Midfielder Tora was part of the groundbreaking team that won the country’s first ever medal by finishing third at the 2007 South Pacific Games in Samoa and coach Ramesh Sharma says she is an inspiration to her fellow team mates.The 32-year-old Nadi player will be assisted by fellow veteran Unaisi Vatulili, who has been named…

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22 September 2010
Teams working towards cup

The tournament kicks off on September 29 at North Harbour Stadium’s oval ground and will culminate in a final on October 8 to see who will win through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011.Defending champions New Zealand have been drawn in Group A and will meet Vanuatu, Cook Islands and Tahiti while Group…

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22 September 2010
Lochhead to miss internationals

Lochhead will see a specialist on Thursday about a torn left adductor, which may require surgery and could keep the Wellington Phoenix fullback out of action for between eight to 16 weeks, ruling him out of New Zealand’s matches on October 9 in Auckland and three days later in Wellington.The injury is not a recurrence…

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21 September 2010
Online presence on the rise

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) unveiled its website at www.siff.com.sb this week to join a growing list of federations with a brand new online home.SIFF is the sixth to have its website revamped, with the changes coming hot on the heels of those at Football Federation Samoa, Cook Islands Football Association, Football Federation American…

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21 September 2010
Newcomers pull off win

Shepherds got one early thanks to a Albert Api strike and went into half-time hanging on to their 1-0 lead.But Tupuji were not about to roll over and gift a win to the newbies. They were back on level terms soon after the restart when Ando cracked home a superb 40-metre free kick to send…

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21 September 2010
Squad named for series

Rory Fallon is the only player not considered due to injury, having undergone a hernia operation earlier in the month, while Wellington pair Andy Barron and James Bannatyne retired from all football shortly after returning from South Africa. Barron and Bannatyne will be special guests at the Paraguay match in Wellington while Fallon will join…

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21 September 2010
Technical team presents plan

The five-day workshop, led by Technical Director Patrick Jacquemet and Head of Refereeing Massimo Raveino, wrapped up at OFC headquarters with a presentation to OFC President Reynald Temarii which defined an eight-year plan. Representing at least seven nationalities, the technical staff outlined strategies in all areas of the game including grassroots, elite, refereeing, women’s football,…

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21 September 2010
Tickets on sale for club showcase

In the presence of HE Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi, President of the UAE?s Football Association, HE Mohammed Ibrahim Al Mahmood, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Ko-ichiro Kato, FIFA Head of Club World Cups and Al Wahda FC’s coach Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, the LOC also unveiled a new ticketing system.This is the second…

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21 September 2010
Canterbury confirm Clapham coup

Clapham’s Player-of-the-Year form in a breakthrough 2009/10 season earned the midfielder a call up to New Zealand’s FIFA World Cup squad and helped fire the Dragons to a place in the league’s grand final.“I think we can do well again,” he says. “We’ve got the bulk of the squad from last year and if we…

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19 September 2010
Claudelands clinch cup

The Hamilton team took the silverware home by edging their Auckland rivals 5-4 in an action-packed encounter.Player of the final Olivia Chance, one of six players from Claudelands and eight overall to back-up from the FIFA U-17 World Cup, eventually sealed the dramatic win in the 114th minute, converting a penalty to complete her hat…

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