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New Zealand are through to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup in Argentina after favourable results in today’s group games. They qualify as one of the four best-performing third-placed teams in the six groups. This … Read More
Here’s our round-up from around the country with Sunday’s results from the Central League, Southern League and the Lotto NRFL and WaiBOP women’s competitions in the north. Results will be updated as they become available. Please check for updates. Results … Read More
Auckland City have won their 11th OFC Champions League title after beating Fiji’s Suva 4-2 after extra time. Tied 2-2 at 90 minutes, the sides went to extra time, testing the legs of both teams who had needed extra time … Read More
Auckland City FC have survived a ferocious final fightback to beat Suva FC 4-2 in extra time at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila and successfully defend their OFC Champions League title. Up 2-0 at halftime, Auckland City battled a rampant … Read More
By Joan Grey It’s tight at the top of the Lotto NRFL Women’s Championship ladder, with Fencibles United, Franklin United, and Onehunga Sports all locked together on 16 points. They are separated only by goal difference, and Tauranga City hover … Read More
Here’s our round-up from around the country with Saturday’s results from the Northern League, Central League, Southern League and the Lotto NRFL competitions in the north. Results will be updated as they become available. Please check for updates. Results Games … Read More
Hosts Argentina outclassed New Zealand 5-0 in their final pool game at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. The result sends Argentina through to the Round of 16 but leaves New Zealand waiting for results in other groups to see … Read More
Midfielder Fin Conchie says he hopes New Zealand can prove to be a “more attacking threat” if the side gets into the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup, despite their 5-0 loss to hosts Argentina. Speaking … Read More
Hosts Argentina produced a master class of age group football when they outplayed New Zealand 5-0 before a frenzied home crowd at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. Before a 20,000-plus crowd at San Juan’s Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, … Read More
Auckland City are one win away from going to another FIFA Club World Cup but coach Albert Riera says the team needs to be at their best to make it happen. Ahead of their Saturday OFC Champions League final against … Read More
By Joan Grey The Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier League enters its second and final round-robin of the season this weekend. Games going forward gain importance as teams race to secure the top four spots and qualify for the Women’s National … Read More
New Zealand’s clash with Argentina at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup heads a big weekend for local football fans, while the OFC Champions League final will decide which club goes to the next FIFA Club World Cup. Rounds of … Read More
Midfielder Jay Herdman has been named on the subs’ bench for New Zealand’s match against Argentina at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. Herdman and Ben Wallace both scored against Uzbekistan in New Zealand’s previous game but are on the … Read More
Saturday’s local derby between North Shore United and Northern Rovers will test the loyalties of former top striker Brian McKeown. In the 1980s, McKeown played 152 National League games for North Shore United, scoring 74 goals. But on Saturday, he’ll … Read More
New Zealand are prepared for a hostile atmosphere when they play hosts Argentina in front of a 25,000 sold-out crowd at the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup on Saturday morning (NZT). “Since the draw, it’s the game everyone’s been looking … Read More
By Jonno Ross League leaders Eastern Suburbs can stretch their unbeaten streak to 11 games as they head to Keith Hay Park on Saturday for a tough game against fourth-placed Auckland United. The Lilywhites are six points clear of champions … Read More
By Jonno Ross Once again, the Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship is turning into a tight competition in which any side is capable of beating any other on their day. Last weekend, struggling Onehunga Mangere United tipped over leaders East Coast … Read More
By Luke Austin Waterside Karori get their first chance to defend the O’Brien Shield when they host bottom-placed Whanganui Athletic in this weekend’s round of Central League fixtures. The shield game starts the Round 9 schedule, with the Karori-Whanganui game … Read More