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PNC title within reach-Waqaniburotu

If we really want the Pacific Nations Cup title then we will get it on Sunday after the last game against Samoa in Apia. Those are the words of Flying Fijians Captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu ahead for the deciding game in

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All Whites confident of reaching World Cup 2nd round

The All Whites after producing New Zealand's best ever football result, holding reigning World Cup champions Italy to a 1 1 draw this morning are confident of qualifying from Pool F into the second round of competiti

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Fiji FA investigate referee attack

Fiji Football Association will investigate an incident where the referee in the Lautoka and Navua match yesterday was provided security after some fans tried to attack him. Referees Director, Chandra Segran confirmed th

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast, Kaka sent off

Brazil's Kaka was controversially sent off as Brazil eased to a 3-1 victory in their battle with Ivory Coast in the Group G match of the FIFA World Cup. Kaka was cited by the referee for elbowing an Ivory Coast pla

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Kiwis draw with Italy

Shane Smeltz gave New Zealand their greatest ever result as they held world champions Italy to a 1-1 draw in a Group F match this morning. Italy dominated a compelling contest thereafter but could not find a way past o

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Flying Fijians shift focus to Samoa match

Following their impressive 41-38 comeback victory over the Ikale Tahi yesterday, the Flying Fijians are now focusing on their upcoming game against Samoa. Flying Fijian Captain, Domoniko Waqaniburotu said  followin

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Ba hopes to secure top spot

BA will now hope that National soccer league leaders' Lautoka does not win its remaining matches as the race to grab the first spot on the table has intensified. Ba grabbed six points from two matches last week and

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9 men Blues hold Navua

Lautoka remain undefeated in the National Soccer league after they held Navua 3 all at Churchill Park. The Blues were reduced to 9 men after Valerio Nawatu and Semesa Nokosia were red carded. The hosts opened the scori

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Anelka sent home from World Cup

France striker Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the World Cup after verbally insulting coach Raymond Domenech during their game against Mexico. The Chelsea star missed training on Saturday after reports of a row w

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Aust ruing Kewell’s loss

The Australian Socceroos are now ruing the loss of their key man in their 1-all draw with Ghana this morning. Though the win means that their hopes of making it into the Top 16 means, the sending off of Harry Kewell wh

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IRB ranking favour Flying Fijians

The International Rugby Ranking is favouring the Flying Fijians to convincingly beat Tonga in their Pacific Nation Cup encounter this afternoon but past results weigh heavily for the Ikale Tahi to cause an upset in Apia

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Australia’s World Cup hopes remain alive

Australia overcame a strong challenge from Ghana for them to have a 1-all draw, and their hopes for a finish in the top 16 remains alive at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Socceroos hammered 4-0 by Germany in their opening

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Ba beats Suva in National Soccer League game

The Ba soccer team beat Suva 3 goals to 1 in the only National Soccer League game played today. Suva finished the game with 10 players after defender Samuela Vula was red carded for a foul on Maviliko Nakama in the 8th

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Flying Fijians aim for bonus point

The Flying Fijians coaching staff are looking at recording a bonus point win against Tonga tomorrow in the Pacific Nation Cup to stay in the hunt to claim their first title. Manager, Semi Rogoyawa said after the captain

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Socceroos still hopeful of progressing

The Socceroos have not given up hope of not reaching the second round of the FIFA World Cup with their second pool game against Ghana tomorrow morning. After their 4-nil loss to Germany in their opening pool game, Austr

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Flying Fijians ask for prayers and support

We need your prayers and support to do Fiji proud tomorrow in the second Pacific Nation Cup match against Tonga in Apia. Those are the words of Flying Fijians Manager, Semi Rogoyawa ahead of the game against Ikale Tahi

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England on the brink of elimination

England's nil all draw with Algeria this morning has left one of the World Cup favourites on the brink of elimination with one game to go in the first round against Slovenia A dejected looking England captain Steven

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Vula to lead Suva

Former Lautoka soccer defender Samuela Vula will be in charge of leading his new district, Suva's defense, against Ba this afternoon. Vula will take over the role from Krishna Sami who has left to play for Lautoka.

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England held to draw

England's poor performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup continued this morning when they were held to a nil-all draw by Algeria. Playing with the likes of Captain Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry and Wayne R

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Serbia upsets Germany

Serbia caused the third upset of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer last night when they brought a 10 man Germany crashing back down to earth with a narrow 1-nil win in Port Elizabeth that blows qualifications from Group D w

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