Egypt battle back to shatter All Whites' hopes
An early goal sent hope through the country, but it was ultimately not enough for the All Whites.
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Mexico make winning start as World Cup begins
Mexico make winning start as World Cup begins
Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 this morning in a tempestuous clash.
From Prebbleton to the World Cup
Surman's journey from Prebbleton to the World Cup
New Zealand will play in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 16 years next week - and Prebbleton’s Finn Surman will likely be in the thick of the action.
United hoping cup clash will give them a lift
Christchurch United hoping cup clash can lift their faltering league campaign
Christchurch United’s Southern League hopes may be fading week by week, but assistant coach Adria Casals hopes Friday’s Chatham Cup tie against Nomads can spark a change in fortunes.
Waimak United FC face fundraising mountain
Waimak United FC face fundraising mountain
Waimak United Football Club is facing a fundraising mountain to get its Under 15 Academy boys team to Australia for a major tournament.
High-flying Cashmere Tech brace for Coastal clash
High-flying Cashmere Tech brace for Coastal clash
Cashmere Technical have swept aside every opponent they have faced in the Southern League this season, but will face one of their toughest tests yet this weekend.
Tech wary of upset in opening Chatham Cup tie
Tech wary of upset in opening Chatham Cup tie
After their best-ever start to the Southern League, frontrunners Cashmere Technical now turn their attention to the Chatham Cup, with coach Dan Schwarz wary of a potential banana skin this weekend.
Fiji trip crucial to SI United's push for top four
Fiji trip crucial to SI United's push for top four
South Island United captain Christian Gray knows the importance of their final set of OFC Pro League fixtures before the league splits into the top and bottom four. United sit sixth with four games...
Small club takes on Mainland Football
'Unsustainable': Canterbury club takes on Mainland Football over rising fees
Oxford FC is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging it is being charged excessive fees that are pushing rural clubs to the brink.
Phoenix coach quits after heavy loss to Auckland FC
Phoenix coach quits after heavy loss to Auckland FC
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC.
First game looms for South Island United
First game looms for South Island United
South Island United step onto the OFC Pro League stage on Saturday against Auckland FC. Sam Coughlan spoke to the people in charge of the club about how their dream became a reality.
Defender brings big-stage experience to South Island United
Defender brings big-stage experience to South Island United
The experience of playing against some of the world’s best players has Christian Gray, South Island United’s final signing, well placed ahead of the start of the inaugural OFC Pro League next weekend.
South Island United sign Kiwi striker
South Island United sign Kiwi striker
South Island United have boosted their squad for the inaugural OFC Pro League, signing All Whites player Oskar van Hattum.
United’s final hopes fade
United’s final hopes fade
Christchurch United need a miracle in their final three games if they are to reach next month’s National League final.
Football-focused study wins over students
Football-focused study wins over students
“It’s not about what the teachers want, it’s about what the students are asking for.” That is the guiding philosophy behind a one-of-a-kind football institute in Christchurch.
United skipper heads to UK for club trials
Christchurch United skipper heads to UK for club trials
Christchurch United skipper Jago Godden is looking forward to putting his best foot forward in the United Kingdom after playing his last game for the club.
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC have risen to the top of the A-League with a 2-1 home win over Adelaide United at Go Media Stadium.
United-Coastal rivalry shifts to national stage
Christchurch United, Coastal Spirit rivalry on the national stage
Christchurch United and Coastal Spirit will write another chapter in their rivalry when the two clubs meet in the National League at Linfield Park on Saturday.
Pride pick up points as United, Coastal slip
Pride pick up points as United, Coastal slip
The Canterbury United Pride’s form is improving ahead of a clash to keep their Women’s National League hopes alive.
United skipper steps away from football
Christchurch United skipper steps away from football
Christchurch United’s positive start to the National League will have to continue without their retiring captain Travis Graham.