Not sure if this link outlines where we are at or if it is a true reflection on what the actual situation is, but it does put a set of circumstances up in an easy to follow format: Holloway article in NZ Herald.
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As an aside, I recall a comment at the time we were waiting for FIFA to rule on the Durante position, FIFA take a hell of a time to make decisions of this sort and I can understand NZF's frustration a little and understand why they decided to take this risk. If they learn nothing else out of this, it should be take no chances with FIFA.
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That is correct. FIFA did not rule on Dura's eligibility for a long time so Ricki took a gamble and selected Dura to play against the Solomons. It was a calculated gamble - if there was an objection before the game then he would not play OR if had already played then the single game result would be ruled in the Solomons' favour (unlikely as objections had to lodged 5 days in advance). However, as we were leading the table at that time and it was the last qualifying game, it would not have impacted on the rest of the qualifiers (unlike any knock-out game). If New Caledonia were likely to overtake us on points as a result of ineligible player taking part, I would not think Ricky would have gambled (and he certainly was aware of the eligibility or otherwise of his players).