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Auckland continue to reign in Oceania

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:49:00 GMT

Auckland City will once again feature at the FIFA Club World Cup but the Oceania heavyweights were forced to do it the hard way in a gruelling OFC O-League campaign, as FIFA.com reports.

Youthful exuberance lights the way for Fiji

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:07:00 GMT

Fiji are hoping that a youthful approach will pay dividends when their campaign for Brazil 2014 commences in June, as Oceania's elite begin their bid for glory.

Mixed experiences for title challengers

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest club action in Asia and Oceania with a whistle-stop tour of Australia, Japan, Korea Republic, Hong Kong, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and the Pacific.

Battling Kiwis defy Oceania challengers

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:44:00 GMT

New Zealand may have confirmed expectations in securing passage to London 2012 but the Kiwis were made to work hard before edging past an impressive Fiji in what was a fitting finale to the Oceania qualifying tournament.

New Zealand secure passage to London

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:14:00 GMT

New Zealand narrowly got the better of Fiji to win through to their second successive Men’s Olympic Football Tournament.

London calling in Oceania

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:03:00 GMT

Hosts New Zealand are ranked as strong favourites as Oceanian aspirants prepare to battle for continental glory over the coming week, with passage to London 2012 the prize on offer.

Late action makes the difference

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:34:00 GMT

Champions Jeonbuk Motors kicked off the new Korea Republic season with an epic late win, injury-time incidents made all the difference at the top in Australia, while Auckland City are the first team into the OFC O-League final.

Surprises, stumbles and goals galore

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:49:00 GMT

It was a tough weekend for the frontrunners in Qatar and Jordan, while the leaders continue to endure in Australia and United Arab Emirates. FIFA.com’s weekly review also takes a look at continental action in Oceania.

Ba crowned Fiji kings again

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Ba have claimed their 17th league title with a final day win also securing passage to next year’s OFC O-League.

FIFA’s Performance Seminar a success

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:06:00 GMT

Oceania Football Confederation’s 11 Member Associations will be the beneficiaries as FIFA’s new development programme, known as PERFORMANCE, is rolled out aiming to help national governing bodies reach their maximum potential.

Ambitious Oceania elite eye glory

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:40:00 GMT

The road to continental glory in Oceania will commence this weekend as eight clubs take to the field for the newest edition of the OFC O-League. FIFA.com previews the forthcoming campaign in the Pacific.

Fiji building to reclaim former glory

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:23:00 GMT

With their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaign looming on the horizon, Fiji are enjoying a well-timed upward trajectory on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, now sitting behind only New Zealand amongst Oceania nations.

Tight margins among Pacific elite

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:39:00 GMT

New Caledonia emerged triumphant on home soil at this year’s Pacific Games as a number of teams continued their preparations for Brazil 2014 qualifying.

Pitch perfect in Oceania

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:51:00 GMT

OFC’s Member Association’s were the beneficiaries as FIFA conducted its first ever FIFA Playing Surface Seminar last week in Auckland.

Kiwis head tight section

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:47:00 GMT

New Zealand may be warm favourites in Oceania Group B, however, the presence of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea will make for a fascinating four-way competition.

High-flying Kiwis face tough task

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:05:00 GMT

The draw provided New Zealand with an intriguing challenge against Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, while Group A features Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Tahiti and the Round One winner.

Oceania goalkeeper stocks receive a boost

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:42:00 GMT

Auckland was the location this week as Oceania Football Confederation members were the recipients of the new FIFA Goalkeeping Course.

East Asia's leaders maintain charge

Mon, 30 May 2011 08:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest from Japan, Korea Republic and China PR on a weekend which proved a positive one for the respective competition leaders, while there are also updates from United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Fiji.

Oceania aspirants seek world stage

Mon, 16 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT

The Oceania qualifiers for the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup will take place in Fiji this week with the victor to become the first nation to secure passage to Thailand.

Kiwis rule Oceania, reach Colombia

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:41:00 GMT

New Zealand qualified for just their second FIFA U-20 World Cup in impressive fashion, dominating the Oceania qualifiers with dynamic attacking play and a resolute defence.

Intrigue awaits Oceania’s young elite

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:18:00 GMT

Hosts New Zealand will undoubtedly start as favourites to rule the region and qualify for this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup, but Tahiti's surprise triumph three years ago proves nothing can be accepted as a foregone conclusion.

Amicale hoping history repeats

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:19:00 GMT

Though making their bow at continental level, Vanuatu’s Amicale have booked their place at next month’s OFC O-League final against regional giants Auckland City, with a ticket to the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup awaiting the winners.

Tahiti unseat Pacific kings, reach Ravenna

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:51:00 GMT

The long reign of Solomon Islands as kings of the sand in Oceania came to an end, with Tahiti, who will host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2013, edging the Bilikiki 4-3 to qualify for Ravenna 2011.

Champs Hekari ousted as Auckland reach final

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Auckland City are the first team into the OFC O-League final where they almost certainly will face Amicale in what would be new ground for a Vanuatu club, while holders Hekari United have been eliminated.

Solomons lead Pacific charge for Italy

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The Solomon Islands will start as firm favourites in this week’s Oceanian qualifying tournament, a competition which offers a place at September’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Italy.

Shocks abound in O-League

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:40:00 GMT

Three remarkable scorelines marked Matchday 4 in the OFC O-League with 17 goals scored and both group leaders, Lautoka and Waitakere United, suffering defeat, while the hopes of champions Hekari United hang by a thread.

Island nations again proving their worth

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

One of the tightest competitions in the brief history of the OFC O-League has left the door ajar for a Pacific Island nation to again claim glory following last season’s breakthrough triumph by Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United.

Hard work maintains Kiwi stranglehold

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:21:00 GMT

Although New Zealand triumphed for a third successive time at this week’s OFC U-17 showpiece, the closeness of competition indicates a levelling out of the playing field in Oceania.

Lautoka go top after Hekari stalemate

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Fijian champions Lautoka have taken the lead in Group A at the halfway point of the OFC O-League after playing out a goalless draw against reigning champions Hekari United.

Battlelines drawn in Oceania

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:50:00 GMT

The quest to be crowned Oceania U-17 champions and secure passage to Mexico 2011 will be played out with a new level of intensity and competition over the coming 11 days.

Hekari: See you next year

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:47:00 GMT

Hekari United forward Osea Vakatalesau speaks to FIFA.com about the Papua New Guineans' FIFA Club World Cup experience and their desire to defy the odds once again.

Islanders incredulous at Hekari fairy tale

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:04:00 GMT

Hekari United's Kema Jack tells FIFA.com that the Oceanian champions' success in reaching the FIFA Club World Cup is so unlikely that many in their native Papua New Guinea don't even believe it happened.

Hekari back in form, Kiwis share spoils

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:01:00 GMT

Reigning OFC O-League scored a much-needed boost ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with an impressive victory, while in Group B New Zealand heavyweight duo Waitakere United and Auckland shared the spoils.

Champs stumble in O-League opener

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:16:00 GMT

New Zealand giants Waitakere United and Auckland City kicked-off their OFC O-League campaign with wins, but there was a shock for champions Hekari United who crashed against Vanuatuan newcomers Amicale FC.

Recruitment push boosts Oceania's elite

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:55:00 GMT

The OFC O-League commences this weekend with most clubs in the field strengthening as they look to claim the crown won in stunning fashion last year by Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United.

Vicelich, Riley claim Oceania's top honour

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:34:00 GMT

New Zealand’s Ivan Vicelich and Ali Riley were presented with their OFC Player of the year awards prior to the All Whites international against Honduras in Auckland.

Oceanians eye ticket to Germany

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:19:00 GMT

New Zealand enter this week’s qualifiers for the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany as favourites to progress on home soil, although their Oceania rivals are set on causing an upset.

World Leagues review

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:08:00 GMT

The weekend saw the leaders in both Brazil and Argentina endure a fall from grace while David Beckham was unable to prevent LA Galaxy slip to another defeat despite making his first start of the campaign.

Kurukuru secure Futsal hat-trick

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:13:00 GMT

Solomon Islands have continued their reign as Oceania Futsal champions with a dominant display in Fiji ahead of next year’s FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifiers.

Long path to South Africa began in Pacific

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:27:00 GMT

The long road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa commenced nearly three years ago in the Pacific Island nation of Samoa.

PNG's breakthough success

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:41:00 GMT

Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United can now turn their attention to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010 after their history-making Oceania club title.

Waitakere's familiar success story

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:51:00 GMT

The domestic season in New Zealand ended with familiar clubs claiming silverware but a number of new faces pressing their South Africa 2010 claims.

David and Goliath braced for battle

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Regional giants Waitakere United of New Zealand and Papua New Guinean underdogs Hekari United have scraped through to the OFC O-League final.

World Leagues review

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:49:00 GMT

As campaigns kicked off in China PR and the USA, last-gasp goals claimed the headlines in Brazil and Uruguay while the lead was extended in Argentina.

World Leagues preview

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:20:00 GMT

As Round 1 unfolds in China PR and the USA, the fight for trophies will continue with fascinating encounters in Argentina, Brazil, Fiji and Morocco.

Waitakere edge closer to final

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:43:00 GMT

2008 OFC O-League champions Waitakere United have nudged ahead of city rivals Auckland City in the race for the final following a 5-1 win at Manu Ura.

World Leagues review

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Godoy Cruz and Guadalajara finally lost unbeaten records as the J.League 2010 got underway, while Melbourne Victory reached the A-League decider.

Oceania champs run halted

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:33:00 GMT

Both preliminary groups remain wide open after the penultimate OFC O-League matchday with champions Auckland City held by AS Magenta.

World Leagues preview

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:44:00 GMT

A new campaign will begin in Japan as four teams continue their sprint for the finish line in Australia, while Argentina and Mexico will stage big matches.

O-League hots up

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:25:00 GMT

With two rounds remaining the battle for semi-final berths in the 2009/10 OFC O-League is being hotly contested across both preliminary groups.