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The Teahupo'o team secured an important victory after coming off 3 consecutive losses. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC The teams came into this match at the same level in the tournament standings, and AS Pueu won their last encounter in January of this year by a score of 4-3. Teahupo'o's narrow 1-0 victory propelled them into the middle of the table, leaving their opponent just one point away from the relegation play-offs.

In matches between the bottom-ranked teams in the tournament, Phoenix's reserves came out on top. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC The team managed by Robbie Stanton has had a terrible tournament and wasn't considered the favorite for the game; a draw would have been a good result. A lukewarm and balanced first half in Wellington set the tone for the first stage. The second half was a bit more exciting, with both teams searching for the winning goal

Osawa scores a double, leaving Christchurch just 4 points away from a Grand Final spot. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Ryan Edwards' team entered this match with a slight advantage over Western Suburbs, but both teams were in the middle of the table. The first half was almost perfect for the Japanese team Osawa, who opened the scoring after just 9 minutes and added another goal before halftime, with young Cole scoring the third. The second half wa

Takahashi scored the winning goal to help the team recover from a heavy defeat in the Auckland derby. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC The team led by star coach José Figueira did not enter the match as favorites against Paul Hobson's team, who were coming off a victory against Christchurch and wanted to extend their winning streak. The first half in Auckland started early with a goal from Olaoye in the 15th minute, but the Birkenhead team continued

McKenlay came down to play for the reserves and shone against a team that is fighting for the lead. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Luke Casserly has been doing a very good job leading the Auckland FC reserves, even having a "reinforcement" coming from the first team to decide a game against the runner-up in the championship and not going into the game as a favorite. The first half began with a lightning-fast goal from the excellent player Bouzouki

Martin Bueno paved the way for a comfortable victory for Rangers over the reigning continental champions. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Led by coach Kale Herbert since 2023, the Rangers team entered this match without the advantage, which actually belonged to Auckland, who had won Derby in the last round. The first half started fairly evenly, but halfway through, one of the team's stars, Martin Bueno, opened the scoring with a penalty, and shortl

The team that finished third in the last OFC Champions League has taken the lead in the championship. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Coming off a disappointing draw against North Efate, the team that finished third in the last OFC Champions League returned to winning ways and, in doing so, took the lead in the tournament, remaining level on points with ABM Galaxy. Ifira's coach, Jean Yelou, three-time consecutive national champion, expected victor

One of the team's stars, Reid Drake, scored a double and secured the championship lead. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC The team managed by English coach Scott Hales entered this match with a slight advantage against a reserve team fighting at the bottom of the table. The first half began with a quick double from star player Reid Drake, allowing the Western Springs team to control the rest of the first half. In the second half, right at the beginni

Star player Ryan de Vries scored the winning goal in the derby and equaled the Auckland City record for appearances, previously held by Emiliano Tade with 242 games (he now plays for Auckland United). Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC The team managed by Peter Posa started the derby needing a win to close the gap on the leaders and were considered strong favorites in the match, unlike their local rivals who were coming off a victory but had a disappo

The team coached by Jean Yelou stumbled away from home in the title race. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Ifira Black Bird, currently third in the last OFC Champions League, drew away against North Efate United in a match where they were heavily favored and a victory was expected even playing away from home. A direct battle with ABM Galaxy for the title is highly anticipated. Coach Jean Yelou, three-time consecutive national champion, hopes the tea

Bong Kalo helped Galaxy take the lead after Ifira Black Bird stumbled. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC ABM Galaxy, coached by Brazilian Diego Máximo, took the lead in the standings after a comfortable victory against the bottom-placed team in the tournament. Star player Bong Kalo wants to lead the team back to the OFC Champions League, something that hasn't happened since 2022. The Galaxy are likely to compete for the top spot in the championship w

Jean Victor Maleb led the Yatel FC team to remain close to the top positions in the standings. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC The Yatel FC team managed to beat Mauriki FC and stay close to the leaders in the standings. They were considered considerable favorites before the match, and the difference became evident after the game began. Even playing away from home, the Yatel FC team was not intimidated and should fight for the top 2 positions in the

Spanish star Garriga prevented the reigning continental champions from losing away from home. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Peter Posa's team returned from the World Championships mid-year with some ups and downs and is putting its place in the Grand Final in jeopardy. Playing away from home and looking to get back into the fight for a spot in the Grand Final, Garriga's team started the first half very poorly, conceding 2 goals through Cole and S

Bouzoukis scored the goal that kept Wellington's team in the lead of the championship. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Paul Ifill's team delivered another solid performance and switched into 'cup mode'. Playing at home and trying to confirm not only their status as favorites but also their lead in the championship, the Wellington team had some difficulties in beating Western Suburbs. To understand this game, which was for the lead, it's important t

Conroy lifted the home team from the bottom of the table and left them just 3 points behind third place. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC José Figuera's team delivered a solid performance throughout the 90 minutes. Playing at home and needing to react, the Auckland team entered the match with a slight advantage. To understand the significance of this victory, besides the team being at the bottom of the league, the visiting team was ahead in the stan

Bidois scored a double in a match where few expected that result. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Luke Casserly's team had a perfect first half and secured the victory in the end. Playing away from home and looking to close the gap to the second-placed team in the Grand Final, Birkenhead entered the match as slight favorites. To understand this score, it's important to provide context: the English coach's team conceded three goals in 25 minutes dur

McGavin put the visitors within 2 points of league leaders Wellington Olympic. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New Zealand, OFC Scott Hales' team delivered a solid performance throughout the 90 minutes and ultimately secured the victory. Playing away from home and looking to close the gap on league leaders Wellington Olympic, Western Springs entered the match as slight favorites. To understand the value of this performance, it's important to provide context. The En

In this article we will analyze how football develops on this small island in Oceania. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New...

In this article we will analyze how football develops on this small island in Oceania. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New...

In this article we will analyze how football develops on this small island in Oceania. Writer by Sports & News Continental | From New...