With both teams having already qualified for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup play-off match after knocking Fiji out of the tournament, today’s game provided both coaches with an opportunity…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Coach Henry Koto has named a strong squad featuring both experienced campaigners and exciting youngsters to achieve that goal and says the players have gelled together nicely. “We have worked…
