Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 OFL (Oceania Football League) - The Game Thread v2 - see here for 2009's version Only one of the 31 Oceanic nations or dependancies, Vanuatu, lists Association Football as its national sport. For this reason, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have decided that an Oceanic football league would be a good way of promoting the sport in the world's smallest continent. As well as the 11 FIFA-registered Oceania nations, who will each provide three teams, Oceanic countries Australia, Guam and Northern Mariana, all of whom are registered with the Asian Football Confederation, have been invited to each field a team in the league. This gives a total of 36 sides, and FIFA's idea is to create two leagues of 18 teams, where at the end of each season, 2 teams are relegated and promoted automatically, and two more from each division take part in a promotion/relegation playoff. The overall aim is not purely to succeed in the league, but to bring players through and provide success for the national sides and promote the sport. Therefore the OFC ask that instead of the 3 clubs from each nation becoming rivals of one another, they work together to bring success to their country. THE LEAGUES FIFA has split the 36 teams into two 18-division leagues - the Oceania Football League, and Oceania Football Conference. The draw was made randomly and fairly, but try telling that to Samoa and Vanuatu, who both saw all three of their teams in the second division. On the other hand, with all three teams in the top flight, Papua New Guinea are understandably delighted. The full list of teams in their respective divisions is shown below: [u]Oceania Football League[/u] AC Thunderstruck (NZL) Auckland FC (NZL) Avarua United (COK) Canterbury FC (FIJ) Emurica FC (ASA) Koko FC (TAH) Forest Rangers SC (PNG) Guamtanamera (GUM) Honiara Miners (SOL) Le Mont-Doré Utd (NCL) Melbourne Utd (AUS) New Ireland (PNG) Papara FC (TAH) Pineapple Express (FIJ) Port Moresby (PNG) Tongatapu FC (TNG) Tongatapu Utd (TNG) Western Island FC (SOL) [u]Oceania Football Conference[/u] 31-0 FC (ASA) AS Mana-Ura (TAH) Auckland Wanderers (NZL) Champagne Beach FC (VAN) FC Amuri (COK) FC Gaïtcha (NCL) Gold Star Sogi (SAM) Irea FCN (SOL) Los Expatriados (SAM) MP United (NMA) Navutoka (TNG) Noumeá Nouyua Aha (NCL) PanSa East FC (ASA) Port Vila (VAN) Raratonga Sports (COK) Sulphur Bay (VAN) Suva City (FIJ) Vaivase-tai (SAM) FIFA has decided, for the first term of four seasons, to appoint the chairman of the highest achieving side of each nation as that nation's representative in their corresponding federation. This will be announced at the end of the maiden OFL season, along with the vote for the new head of the OFL Clubs' Committee. 36 very capable managers have been trained and appointed for each of the sides. The highest CA and PA of 191 and 195 respectively are accredited to the same boss, but the low PA (100) has a higher CA than the lowest (65). As can be seen, there is a large range here. The first update will be coming along in the next few hours, once the first season is complete and we have some real meat on the bones of this sign-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 OCEANIA FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION THE TROPHY CABINET BY COMPETITION YEAR OFL OFC POWER CUP FEDERATION CUP SUPER CUP CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2011 Le Mont-Doré Utd Port Vila Cyclones Canterbury FC Tongatapu United - Auckland FC 2012 Auckland FC Vaivase-tai Canterbury FC Auckland FC Le Mont-Doré Utd Le Mont-Doré Utd 2013 AC Thunderstruck MP United FC Koko Auckland FC Canterbury FC Le Mont-Doré Utd BY CLUB CLUB TITLES 31-0 FC - AC Thunderstruck OFL (2013) AS Mana-Ura - Auckland FC OFL (2012), Federation Cup (2012, 2013), Champions League (2011) Auckland Wanderers - Avarua United - Canterbury FC Power Cup (2011, 2012), Super Cup (2013) Champagne Beach FC - Emurica FC - FC Amuri - FC Gaïtcha - FC Koko Power Cup (2013) Forest Rangers SC - Gold Star Sogi - Guamtanamera FC - Honiara Miners - Irea FCN - Le Mont-Doré United OFL (2011), Super Cup (2012), Champions League (2012, 2013) Los Expatriados - Melbourne United - MP United OFC (2013) Navutoka - New Ireland Headhunters - Nouméa Nouyua Aha - PanSa East FC - Papara FC - Pineapple Express FC - Port Moresby Surge - Port Vila Cyclones OFC (2011) Rarotonga Sports - Sulphur Bay Sharks - Suva City - Tongatapu F.C. - Tongatapu United Federation Cup (2011) Vaivase-tai OFC (2012) Western Island FC - NATIONAL HONOURS POS NATION WORLD RANKING CHANGE HONOURS 1 New Zealand 92 -14 - 2 Fiji 97 +22 - 3(+4) Vanuatu 120 +28 - 4(+1) New Caledonia 123 +2 - 5(-1) Samoa 143 -22 - 6(+3) Tonga 144 +15 - 7(+4) Solomon Islands 150 +35 - 8 Cook Islands 151 +1 - 9(-6) Papua New Guinea 159 -39 - 10(-4) American Samoa 163 -36 OCE Nations Cup (2012) 11(-1) Tahiti 167 +11 - N/A Australia 30 +2 Asian Nations Cup (2011) N/A Guam 126 +10 - N/A Northern Mariana N/A N/A - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger.Robin Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Can't wait to see how our maiden season pans out with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 SEASON 2010/11 LEAGUE COMPETITIONS OCEANIA FOOTBALL LEAGUE In the first ever season of the brand new Oceania Football League, it was New Caledonia and Le Mont-Doré United who triumphed, in a tight battle at the top with a host of teams. If Guam's Guamtanamera FC had managed not to concede late on in their final-day 1-0 loss to 6th placed Western Island FC then the title would have been theirs. However, in placing second, they still qualify for the coming season's Oceania Champions League, along with the league winners and fourth placed Forest Rangers SC of Papua New Guinea. More on the reason for this later. Down at the wrong end of the table, less good news for Papua New Guinea, with New Ireland Headhunters going down with Tahiti's Papara FC. The two sides were fairly well clear of safety in the end, and it was a relegation neither could be too aggrieved with. Both relegation playoff matches went the way of the top-flight sides, so Avarua United and Honiara Miners both live to fight another day. OCEANIA FOOTBALL CONFERENCE Port Vila Cyclones ensured that Vanuatu would have their first representative side in the top flight for the next season, after an impressive season which resulted in their capture of the Oceania Football Conference League title. It was harsh luck though to another Vanuatan side, Sulphur Bay Sharks, after they lost out in the relegation/promotion playoff, along with Samoa's Vaivase-tai. As well as wrapping up the top flight title, another New Caledonian side, Noumeá Nouyua Aha brought more success to the French territory nation by securing themselves promotion. It can be said that FC Amuri of the Cook Islands were the strongest side in Oceania this season - as they sat at the bottom of the table, propping up the other 35 teams. Not a campaign they will be itching to repeat next time around. PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAYOFF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 SEASON 2010/11 CUP COMPETITIONS OCEANIA POWER CUP FINAL OCEANIA FEDERATION CUP FINAL STAGES Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 SEASON 2010/11 TOP 10 OFL PLAYERS BY CA POS NAME AGE NATION CLUB CA PA 1 David Smith 19 American Samoa Port Moresby 125 175 2 Colin Chidley 29 New Zealand Suva City 122 140 3 Jorge Wágner 32 Brazil Papara FC 121 150 4 Elvin Beqiri 30 Albania Honiara Miners 120 127 = Ezequiel González 30 Argentina/Italy Auckland FC 120 155 = Tony Obed 16 Vanuatu Port Vila 120 177 7 Danny Wagner 18 American Samoa Emurica FC 119 175 = Cristian Fabbiani 27 Argentina/Italy Auckland FC 119 127 = Xanatare Diela 18 New Caledonia FC Amuri 119 159 = Henry Misibini 16 Solomon Islands Irea FCN 119 178 TOP 10 OFL YOUNG PLAYERS BY PA POS NAME AGE NATION CLUB CA PA 1 Darren Houser 16 Norn. Mariana MP United 89 183 2 Teo Dominici 17 Samoa Gold Star Sogi 118 180 = Mark Piri 16 Cook Islands Avarua United 114 180 4 Paul Wheeler 18 Australia Auckland Wand. 110 179 = Kilifi Moeaki 16 Tonga Tongatapu FC 96 179 = Rémy Thiebault 17 Tahiti/France FC Koko 66 179 7 Henry Misibini 16 Solomon Islands Irea FCN 119 178 = Robbie Matthews 16 New Zealand Auckland Wand. 104 178 = Kiwi Thompson 16 Samoa Vaivase-tai 101 178 = Fedy Alick 18 Vanuatu Avarua United 90 178 TOP 10 OCEANIA PLAYERS OVERSEAS POS NAME AGE NATION CLUB CA PA 1 Tim Cahill 31 Australia Everton 153 162 2 Mark Bresciano 31 Australia Lazio 142 155 3 Brett Emerton 32 Australia Blackburn 139 148 4 Lucas Neill 33 Australia Galatasaray 138 147 5 Mark Schwarzer 38 Australia Fulham 137 150 6 Luke Wilkshire 29 Australia Dimnamo Moscow 135 140 7 Vincenzo Grella 31 Australia Blackburn 133 145 8 Harry Kewell 32 Australia Galatasaray 132 167 = Scott McDonald 27 Australia Middlesbrough 132 137 10 Brett Holman 27 Australia AZ Alkmaar 131 138 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 SEASON 2010/11 MAJOR TRANSFERS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 SEASON 2010/11 OCEANIA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Defying the odds, two of three OFL clubs in the competition made the final. Forest Rangers SC of Papua New Guinea lost out in the first round to Honiara Premiership outfit Makuru FC, but after finishing fourth in the OFL, gained a reprieve. They will be playing in the competition again next season after the team placing third in the OFL managed to win the Champions League. Auckland FC had their Argentine duo to thank for the title; Cristian Fabbiani scoring two beautiful goals, and Ezequiel Gonzalez making three assists and putting in a man of the match performance. Tongatapu United did really well to reach the final, but despite this, the Tongan outfit were new match for the New Zealanders in the final in Fiji. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 SEASON 2010/11 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL OLYMPICS QUALIFICATION New Zealand were always the favourites to qualify, but even after just the one season, the benefits of the OFL in creating a far more competitive footballing continent is clear to see - the fact that every team managed at least one victory is testament to this. The Kiwis couldn't even make the qualification final, with Papua New Guinea winning their group. It is worth noting the absence of Tahiti and New Caledonia here: in the Olympics, they are considered a part of France, and so are not eligible for the competition. In the other group, Tonga squeezed through a tight battle, and defeated New Zealand's conquerors Papua New Guinea in the final. So, unbelievably, Tonga are going to have a representative football team at the Olympic games in London in 2012! I'm sure the tiny island nation will look forward to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC_AFC Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yeeeeeey my team won the conference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
as260191 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I only just realised that my team's full initials are PMS... Go on Port Moresby Surge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenArsenal Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Missed the title by one point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbowmanuk Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Noumea Promoted in the 1st season hopefully its not straight down the next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Corperial Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 A good starting season for my Sails, OCL champs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettney1980 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Relegated PNG did well in their olympics qualifying bid. Congrats go to Tonga though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Oh great welll my chairman is a pain in the A** selling the best players for Pineapple Express arghh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 FIFA has announced the first 11 representatives for their countries: American Samoa - Nick Clements (Emurica FC) Cook Islands - Henry Clapham (Avarua United) Fiji - Joinah Fiji Revolcina (Pineapple Express FC) New Caledonia - Harry Herman (Le Mont-Doré United) New Zealand - David Ginsberg (Auckland FC) Papua New Guinea - Gareth-Jean Devereux (Forest Rangers SC) Samoa - Cristian Sirera (Los Expatriados) Solomon Islands - Stanley Tawali (Western Island FC) Tahiti - President Koko (FC Koko) Tonga - Adam Wilkinson (Tongatapu United) Vanuatu - Amit Patel (Port Vila Cyclones) One of these 11 chairmen will go on to head the new OFL Clubs' Committee, and this will be voted on by all 36 chairmen (including those of the clubs from Australia, Guam and Northern Mariana). The one of the eleven with the most votes will win, and in case of a tie straws will be drawn. You are permitted and encouraged to vote for the chairman representing your nation, and indeed for yourself if you are one of the eleven. Indeed, if you do not vote for yourself, you are not eligible for the position. The votes of the three Asian-based chairmen could prove vital, as they are the only potential voters who do not have vested interests. To vote, just send me a PM with the name of the chairman or club you wish to elect. Voting is not mandatory (unless you are one of the above eleven and wish to take the position). You have 15 hours in which to vote, starting from now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_icecream2 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This has been a surprisingly brilliant first season for Le Mont-Doré Utd, winning the top division in the opening season certainly wasn't expected. It looks like keeping the goals conceded to a low proved crucial. Good luck to fellow New Caledonians Noumea next season in the top flight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 A league title and now leadership of the newly formed OFL Club's Committee... Harry Herman is enjoying a fantastic start to life in the new Oceanic footballing community! More on his duties later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_icecream2 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks everyone for voting- I feel very privileged to hold this position and will do everything I can to make Oceania the best place for football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Okay, so at this time, here is what you're entitled to do as a Federation representative for your nation: Through challenges: - Increase Rep - Increase Importance - Increase Development - Increase Economy - Improve Stadium - Donate money to clubs (not necessarily own, can be split) At end of each season you will have the opportunity to: - Sack/hire staff at will (must be unemployed) - Change team kits/colours The OFL Clubs' Committee Chief may also: - Organise a youth tournament for scouting players (once per term - these players can then be picked up by any clubs) - Achieve boost for their affiliated nation by attending international footballing events The first 'challenge' to earn the opportunity to improve your nation's footballing prowess will be held after the next season update, which should be due later today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letissierandhenryaregreat Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm pleased to be the representative for Papua New Guinea and at least my club and my nation are both progressing nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger.Robin Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very happy to represent the Soloman Islands and am delighted with our position and hope we can push for the Champions League next season. The only dissappointment is that we didn't qualify for the Olympics, howver we must work on this and good luck to Tonga for their campaign in London. I must also say I am relieved that the Hoinara Miners managed to survive in this division as their continued participation, along with the hopefully future promotion of Irea FCN, is what will drive the Soloman Islands forward. Finally, congratulations to all the other representatives and Harry Herman who I know will work their very hardest to improve Oceana's standing in the world stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenArsenal Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Guam has cast its vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSpurs94 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 So, dead last in the second division. At least I appear to have a promising youngster. The only way is up! :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedger_14 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 3rd place isn't too bad. Hopefully we can promote next season by finishing first or winning the promotion playoff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC_AFC Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congratulations to Harry for securing the position as leader of the OFL Club's Committee. I'm pleased that Vanuatu made it to the Olympics and we managed to secure joint 2nd in the Group B table. And i'm pleased that we have an excellent youth player on our hands as the 16-year old Tony Obed managed to become the joint 4th best OFL Player by the CA. Hopefully Jason Isara will be a very good signing for us and I have the upmost confidence in him helping the club to success. And finally I'm pleased that the manager of the Cyclones helped our club secure the Conference title and help secure Vanuatu it's first season in the top flight. Onwards and upwards not just for Port Vila, but for Vanuatu and OFL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Corperial Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I plan to be fair and impartial for all the New Zealand based squads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 SEASON 2011/12 LEAGUE COMPETITIONS OCEANIA FOOTBALL LEAGUE In what was undoubtedly a busy season for New Caledonian based champions Le Mont-Doré United, the league holders were unable to defend their title amid a huge onslaught of competition. Last season's third placed side Auckland FC had a fantastic season, winning the title by a massive 11 points. The runners-up from last time about were Guamtanamera FC, but the Guam side bore no resemblance to the side from their previous campaign, going down without so little as a whimper. Canterbury FC of Fiji and newly promoted Nouméa Nouyua Aha, another side from New Caledonia, were the sides who grabbed the other two Champions League spots. Down at the wrong end of the table, Tongatapu FC found themselves joining Guamtanamera in the relegation zone, much to the delight of United fans. AC Thunderstruck of New Zealand and Champions League contenders Forest Rangers SC, from Papua New Guinea, found themselves in the relegation playoff. Despite being four points ahead of the Kiwis, the latter were the side that lost out and saw themselves relegated. With two out of the three sides succumbing to the drop playing amongst Oceania's elite in the Champions League that same season, could this be a curse which continues? OCEANIA FOOTBALL CONFERENCE Let's start with the season's big movers - FC Amuri of the Cook Islands didn't finish bottom! Yes, they're only a place and a point clear, but still, they're moving in the right direction.. Right? Onto less trivial matters, and Samoans Vaivase-tai win the division by a margin almost as impressive as Auckland FC in the league above them. As one of the eight teams currently in Oceania Football Confederation care, could they be the first side taken over by another businessman since the start of the OFL? Joining them in promotion are New Zealand's Auckland Wanderers, ensuring we now have a trio of Kiwis in the top flight. Papua New Guineans New Ireland Headhunters bounce straight back up after relegation last time about, at the expense of their compatriots Forest Rangers, who lost out in the playoffs. PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAYOFF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 SEASON 2011/12 CUP COMPETITIONS OCEANIA POWER CUP FINAL OCEANIA FEDERATION CUP FINAL OCEANIA SUPER CUP FINAL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 SEASON 2011/12 TOP 10 OFL PLAYERS BY CA RANK NAME POS AGE NATION CAPS GOALS CLUB VALUE CA PA RANK CHANGE 1 Andrej Keric AMR ST 26 Croatia 0 0 Honiara Miners £2.51M 136 145 new 2 David Smith DLC 20 American Samoa 17 0 Port Moresby £1.58M 135 175 -1 = Paul Wheeler ST 19 Australia 5 2 Auckland Wand. £2.49M 135 179 new 4 Luis Bolaños AMLC 27 Ecuador 25 2 Honiara Miners £2.30M 134 140 new 5 Teo Dominici GK 18 Samoa 15 0 Gold Star Sogi £1.20M 133 180 new 6 Christian Cellay SW DRC 30 Argentina 0 0 Le Mont-Doré U. £1.67M 132 141 new = Tresor Mputu AMRC FC 26 DR Congo 24 12 Nouméa Nouyua £1.89M 132 145 new 8 Fernando DM 26 Brazil 0 0 Le Mont-Doré U. £2.82M 131 138 new 9 Henry Misibini DC 17 Solomon Islands 2 0 Melbourne Utd £1.16M 130 178 +1 10 Vincenzo Grella DM 32 Australia 68 0 Emurica FC £1.19M 129 145 new TOP 10 OFL YOUNG PLAYERS BY PA RANK NAME POS AGE NATION CAPS GOALS CLUB VALUE CA PA CA CHANGE 1 Alan Delannoy DM 16 Tahiti/France 0 0 FC Koko £458k 100 186 new 2 Darren Houser DC DM 17 Norn. Mariana 2 0 MP United £1.03M 96 183 +7 3 Teo Dominici GK 18 Samoa 15 0 Gold Star Sogi £1.20M 133 180 +15 = Mark Piri WB/ML 17 Cook Islands 0 0 Avarua United £1.85M 121 180 +7 = Jake Fairclough DC 16 Norn. Mariana 0 0 MP United £532k 87 180 new 6 Paul Wheeler ST 19 Australia 5 2 Auckland Wand. £2.49M 135 179 +25 = George Lui D/WBL 16 Solomon Islands 0 0 Irea FCN £1.68M 118 179 new = Jean-Baptiste Konaté D/WBRL 18 Ivory Coast 0 0 Forest Rangers £549k 117 179 new = Kilifi Moeaki DC 17 Tonga 3 0 Gold Star Sogi £1.77M 108 179 +12 = Rémy Thiebault GK 18 Tahiti/France 1 0 FC Koko £318k 89 179 +23 TOP 10 OCEANIA PLAYERS OVERSEAS RANK NAME POS AGE NATION CAPS GOALS CLUB VALUE CA PA RANK CHANGE 1 Tim Cahill AMC 32 Australia 63 24 Everton £3.35M 148 162 0 2 Mark Bresciano AMRLC 32 Australia 77 14 Lazio £1.98M 144 155 0 3 Chris Wood ST 20 New Zealand 33 30 West Brom £4.01M 138 146 new 4 Luke Wilkshire D/WB/MRC30 Australia 64 2 Dimnamo Moscow £2.62M 136 140 +2 5 Winston Reid DC 24 New Zealand 23 2 West Ham £3.33M 135 143 new 6 James Troisi AMLC 24 Australia 11 1 Parma £2.65M 134 142 new 7 Scott McDonald FC 28 Australia 37 15 Middlesbrough £2.40M 133 137 +1 8 Brett Holman AMRC 28 Australia 38 4 AZ Alkmaar £2.51M 132 138 +2 9 Lafaele Gabriel DLC 20 Samoa 15 0 Stoke £5.66M 131 150 new = Carl Valeri DM 27 Australia 36 0 Sassuolo £2.36M 131 137 new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 SEASON 2011/12 MAJOR TRANSFERS Although actually not here since it was an early July transfer in the next season, the first overseas poach of an OFL player took place when Stoke City splashed the cash on champions Auckland FC's Samoan starlet Lafaele Gabriel. You may have noticed his appearance in the top 10 Oceanic players overseas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 SEASON 2011/12 OCEANIA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Again, it was two OFL clubs in the final, with last season's OFL winners Le Mont-Doré United defeated this season's OFL losers Guamtanamera FC in a very tight final. Less tight was Le Mont-Doré's dispatch of Forest Rangers SC in the semi-final - a 6-2 aggregate defeat ending the Papua New Guineans' disappointing season in yet more disappointment. The shock of the tournament was at the expense of reigning champions Auckland FC, who fell at the first hurdle - losing 3-2 on aggregate to Canterbury United Dragons in the first round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 SEASON 2011/12 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 2012 OLYMPICS It probably couldn't have been a better draw for Tonga. Sure, they have little to no hope of advancing through the group, but they have three dream matches against three of the greatest footballing nations of all time. Just weeks to go until the little island nation is thrust into the spotlight in a way that they never have been before. WORLD CUP QUALIFYING New Zealand currently lead, and with two games left to go, are strong favourites to make it into the Asia-Oceania playoff for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. Mathematically, any one of the four teams could still qualify, but it is looking less and less likely. New Zealand are far from invincible in Oceania now though, as the last couple of years have proven, and this could potentially inspire one of the minnows to glory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 SEASON 2011/12 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL OCE NATIONS CUP Yet more surprises in Oceania international football is clear to see here as New Zealand, for the first time since Australia became affiliated with Asia, failed to make the final of the OCE Nations Cup. One might say that they are more focused on World Cup Qualification, and that this tournament doesn't really mean a lot, but tell that to American Samoa and Papua New Guinea, who fought a very entertaining final with the American Samoans prevailing. That means that Papua New Guinea have a record of two finals, two losses in the new-look Oceania footballing setup. A promising start for them, but something that they hope will not continue much longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger.Robin Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Disappointed that we appear to have gone backwards in the league this season, however I am happy that we managed to reach the Federation Cup final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Pineapple Express Supporters Trust Expresses Discontent in the lack of Signings and also progress after finishing 5th in the 1st season the sky was the limit but selling what is to belied crucial player's has saw our team drop to 9th and no big Transfers coming in we would like to know what is he doing with the money is he building a new beach at his mansion investing in a new stadium of just keeping the money in his back pocket like Mike Ashely does at the Well known European club Newcastle United. Yours sincerely The Pineapple Head's On the other Hand the Performances from Fiji are Delightful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC_AFC Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'm pleased that we have finished in 6th place in the top flight in our first season since winning the Conference. It's disappointing that Vanuatu hasn't had a successful season internationally but i'm pleased that Port Vila is helping Vanuatu rise throught the ranks of the OFL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicKC13573 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 As the only club from American Samoa in the top flight, I would like to personally congratulate the national team for winning the OCE nations cup (how many of our respective national teams are part of our squads, may i ask?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letissierandhenryaregreat Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I can't believe Forest Rangers SC have been relegated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 (how many of our respective national teams are part of our squads, may i ask?) Good question - All but two of the 11 Oceania teams have squads fully made up of OFL and OFC players. Samoa have one player at Stoke City, as you probably noticed, and New Zealand have three players in England (West Ham, West Brom and Ipswich) and one unattached player (Ryan Nelson). Guam and Northern Mariana have squads made up of about 60% regens (all OFL and OFC) and 40% greyed-out players, while Australia have a squad assembled from here, there and everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenArsenal Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
as260191 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Port Moresby are looking forward to being the number 1 team from Papua New Guinea next season and intend to push for the champions league positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 CHALLENGE #1 - SCOUTING Many owners these days think that they should be the manager, selecting the teams, choosing the tactics, and earning the plaudits. Many also seem to think that they are the kings of the transfer markets, and should be the ones bringing in marvelous talents for shoestring fees. Or not so shoestring, as is often the case. Well - now is the time to test their mettle. Above is pictured a Vanuatan international footballer. Maki Gerard Malessas is a goalkeeper, who plays for last season's Conference winners Port Vila Cyclones and his international side. He is renowned as a fairly respectable goalkeeper at his level, but can the 36 chairmen determine just how good he is? There are prizes for the closest. The chairman (or chairmen) who guess the player's CA to within the closest value will win a small reputation and finance boost. The closest of the 11 federation members on top of this will also receive a randomly selected prize for their nation, which they may or may not need to act upon further. There is also a bonus prize for guessing the closest PA of the player, which shall be revealed when the awards are dished out. Chairmen have one day to decide upon their estimates, which may be either posted in the thread or sent to me via PM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSpurs94 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! ahem.......... The only way WAS up, it seems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_icecream2 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I knew retaining the league was going to be too big of an ask this year but I am very pleased Le Mont-Doré United got champions league glory! The addition of the Super Cup makes the trophy cabinet pleasant viewing. Auckland FC look very impressive and Canterbury FC look increasingly strong and they seem to love taking the power cup away from me! (very well done to them on that front). There are some very strong teams in Oceania and as chairman, I am delighted to see the progress. I would also like to particularly congratulate Noumea for qualifying for the champions league on their first season up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbowmanuk Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Good start for Noumea promoted 1st season and qualified for champions league the 2nd, New Caledonia definately have a winning mentality about them hopefully it will pass on to the national team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedger_14 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'll have a guess at his CA and say 119 and PA 131. Wouldn't think it would be much higher at 28 (Or is it 20, all the pictures on the forums are so blurry that I can't tell if it's a 0 or 8. If it's 20, I'll say 145. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 hmmmmm NVM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenG Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Slow progress for Avarua United, but still is progress, which is good for the Cook Islands. I hope that Rarotonga Sports will have the opportunity to get promoted next season so the Cook Islands can have two teams in the top flight. As for International Football, we saw, during the OCE Nations Cup, a very interesting Cook Islands side and it was very heart-breaking to loose the qualification to the next stage by one point. However, with promising youngsters like Mark Piri, the nation's future looks bright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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