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Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

Dreams and history made in Oceania

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:01:00 GMT

A tight and gripping opening to Oceania’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers saw Samoa trump three Polynesian neighbours to advance, but the tournament will long be remembered for the breakthrough achievements of American Samoa.

Samoa edge neighbours to secure passage

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:04:00 GMT

Samoa have won through to Oceania’s Round Two stage of Brazil 2014 qualifying but it took a last gasp winner to finally subdue a gallant American Samoa.

American Samoa denied second win

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:59:00 GMT

Following a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup™ win, American Samoa have kept alive their Brazil 2014 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Cook Islands.

Late winner lifts Samoa past Cook Islands

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:47:00 GMT

Samoa have secured three crucial points thanks to a winner deep into injury time against Cook Islands on the opening day of Oceania qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Oceania quartet commence long road

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:58:00 GMT

Apia may be far removed from the bright lights of world football’s elite, but this week the Samoan capital will be the venue as Oceania becomes the fifth continent to begin its Brazil 2014 journey

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 FIFA World Cup qualifying review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:33:00 GMT

Global qualifying for South Africa 2010 commenced in the Oceania zone in mid-2007 and culminated over two years later as New Zealand qualified.

Fiji on top, Vanuatu through

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:40:38 GMT

Group A winners Fiji and semi-final qualifiers Vanuatu had cause to celebrate on matchday five of the South Pacific Games in Samoa.

Fiji, Solomons seize semi-final slots

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:11:35 GMT

Vanuatu and Samoa will battle it out for the one remaining place in the last four after Fiji and the Solomon Islands clinched their semi-final berths on day four of the South Pacific Games.

Cooks duo's sights on Tuvalu

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:19:23 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Cook Islands duo Tony Jamieson and Thomas Le Mouton, who are relishing the experience of battling for OFC Nations Cup places at the South Pacific Games.

Semi-final line-up takes shape

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:05:24 GMT

New Caledonia advanced to the last four on a day that also saw Vanuatu score 15, hosts Samoa keep themselves in semi-final contention, and Tahiti suffer the first major upset.

Jerks' pride in battling Cook Islands

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:33:54 GMT

His side may be ranked 198th in the world, but Tim Jerks has told FIFA.com of his pride in the Cook Islands side battling against the odds at the South Pacific Games.

Hosts' derby joy on day two

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:29:44 GMT

The second day of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Samoa produced a 7-0 win for the host nation over neighbours American Samoa.

Duo enter the fray

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:48:30 GMT

After Saturday's start for eight countries on the road to South Africa 2010, now it is the turn of the Cook Islands and Tonga to begin their qualifying campaigns.

Race starts with goals galore

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:02:37 GMT

The opening day of the OFC qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals witnessed a deluge of goals in Samoa.

SA 2010: The journey begins

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:51:00 GMT

The tiny Samoan town of Apia is being transformed into the temporary capital of world football over the weekend as the long qualifying road for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa gets underway.