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Central United

Here’s who we’re tipping for Chatham Cup upsets this weekend

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This weekend’s first round of the Chatham Cup promises to produce its share of the upsets that make the competition special. We’ve studied the fixtures for the weekend of May 14-15 and come up with our predictions for the games … Read More

Central United, Chatham Cup, Mangere United, Ngaruawahia United, Northern Rovers, Sperm Whales, Tauranga City, Waikato Unicol, Waitemata FC

Update: Memorial game between Central United and MAP is cancelled

posted in: Events, Heritage, News |

Update: The annual match between Central United and Mt Albert Ponsonby for the Brian Stanyer Memorial Trophy has had to be cancelled. The clubs have called off the Saturday March 19 match due to COVID-related issues. The friendly rivalry between … Read More

Brian Stanyer, Central United, Croatian Club, Lotto NRFL, Mount Albert Ponsonby

What’s on at the weekend — our guide to the pick of the football action

posted in: Events, News, Uncategorized |

There’s everything from the All Whites’ first World Cup qualifier to bouncy castles at Hibiscus Coast as football fans plan for a weekend of action. Here’s our round-up of what to watch, what do do, and when, over the weekend … Read More

A-League, All Whites, Central United, FIFA World Cup, Mt Albert-Ponsonby, Wellington Phoenix

Vale: Fabian Ukich, a leader with ‘a special touch that brings people together’

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Aucklander Fabian Ukich, a leader with ‘that special touch that brings people together’, has died after a long battle with cancer. Ukich (44) was a past president of the Croatian Cultural Society of New Zealand and was instrumental in helping … Read More

Auckland City, Central United, Fabian Ukich, Ivan Vuksich, obituary

Central United recognise contributions with six life memberships

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Six stalwarts of Auckland football have been honoured by Central United who have bestowed life memberships on them. They join the list of 19 other honorary life members at the club, recognised for their contributions to the club. They are Colin … Read More

Auckland City, Central United, Colin Cook, George Franich, Ivan Vuksich, Michael Marinovich, Mitch Herceg, Nardo Yugovich, Paul Posa

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—JUNE—

Wednesday June 29 (5am NZT): Football Ferns v Wales, international friendly, Pineta, Spain (click here for details)

—JULY—

Sunday July 10: Spirit of Football’s The Ball leaves London on its journey to Auckland for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

July 18-24: World University Futsal Championships in Portugal, with New Zealand men’s and women’s teams participating (click here for details)

Wednesday July 27 (6pm-9.30pm): Friends of Football’s Reunion for those who faced Manchester United in 1967 (click here for details)

Weekend July 30-31: Quarter-finals of Chatham Cup.

—AUGUST—

Saturday August 6: Quiz Night at Albany United, Rosedale Park (click here for details)

Wednesday August 10 (local time): Junior Ferns v Mexico, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Saturday August 13 (local time): Junior Ferns v Germany, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Tuesday August 16 (local time): Junior Ferns v Colombia, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Weekend August 20-21: Semi-finals of Chatham Cup

August 29-September 6: International window; plans for two friendlies for Football Ferns

—SEPTEMBER—

Tuesday September 6 (6pm-8pm): Friends of Football 2021 & 2022 AGMs (click here for details)

Sunday September 11: Finals of Chatham Cup & Kate Sheppard Cup (to be confirmed)

Thursday September 22 (k/off TBC): Socceroos v All Whites, centenary international, venue TBC, Australia (click here for details)

Sunday September 25 (4pm): All Whites v Socceroos, centenary international, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

—OCTOBER—

Sunday October 9: Japan v Football Ferns (kick off TBC) – (click here for details)

Date to be confirmed: Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond (click here for details)

Wednesday October 12 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Chile, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 15 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Nigeria, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Tuesday October 18 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

—NOVEMBER—

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

November 21: Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

—DECEMBER—

December 19: Final of FIFA World Cup finals (men) in Qatar

— 2023—

—MARCH–

March 20-28, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JUNE—

June 12-20, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JULY—

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

—AUGUST—

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

—SEPTEMBER—

September 4-12, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—OCTOBER—

October 9-17, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—NOVEMBER—

November 13-21, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—2024—

—MARCH—

March 18-26, 2024: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June 2024: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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