Kick off 8.30am New Zealand time.
well it appears to be on anyway from 7am-11.15, maybe showing two games?
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Righty ho, 7. May be there's an opening ceremony.
Or we get to see the teams getting off the bus etc.
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doesn't seem to be on tv in the UK (although not surprising as the game as on at the same time as the Champions League fixtures - don't imagine that many people are going to chose Raja Casablanca vs Auckland as opposed to Napoli vs Arsenal)
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Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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Found a link (albeit piss poor quality) here http://firstrownow.eu/watch/226860/1/watch-rca-casablanca-vs-auckland-city-fc.html
Currently half time.
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Interesting to watch a NZ team other than the Nix. Auckland down 1-0 but it could have been 3.
At this level NZ sides are not quick enough and technically nowhere near the standard.
They will have to go for it in the 2nd half and maybe Krishna can turn this one around.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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Is this on Sky? I'm sure I read somewhere that it was, but can't see it on any of the 4 Sports channels on iSky. Don't really want to open a dodgy stream from somewhere else on my work computer.
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Is this on Sky? I'm sure I read somewhere that it was, but can't see it on any of the 4 Sports channels on iSky. Don't really want to open a dodgy stream from somewhere else on my work computer.
Not on Sky but on Sommet Sports on Freeview
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I think there doing ok.. Trying to play.. Ivan got out paced for the goal...
we only sing when were winning
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Interesting to watch a NZ team other than the Nix. Auckland down 1-0 but it could have been 3.
At this level NZ sides are not quick enough and technically nowhere near the standard.
They will have to go for it in the 2nd half and maybe Krishna can turn this one around.
I've picked a 3-0 score line (and I would love to be wrong but...)
Grumpy old bastard alert
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pretty average game . Auckland is having spells of domination . but lacking quality and ideas up front
I LOVE LAMP
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Good taken goal.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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raja screwed up at the back and Krishna stole the ball for an easy goal wow
I LOVE LAMP
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So if this is a draw at 90 minutes I'm presuming it goes to extra time rather than straight to penalties?
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Auckland certainly played a lot better in the 2nd half but the reality is that the Casablanca side were better and deserved to win.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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ACFC proved worthly opponents. Wonder if the Nix would have done any better.
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ACFC were slow with everything they did, typical kiwi side defended well worked hard out of possession. Passing to slow first touches second touch tackle.
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1-2. Well done lads. Robbed of extra time by last minute Raja goal means you go out with heads held high and hopefully back next year (without Ivan?)
Was a competitive game and once again from time to time we held our own against fulltime pros.
I don't fancy Raja's chances against the Monterray in their next match. Shame we won't be playing them. It would have been good to see a Kiwi v Mexico rematch so soon.
Enjoy your Xmas and N Year break fellas.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
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I think ACFC did us proud. They appeared slower, which is to be expected against full-time professionals, but often retained possession well and showed considerable composure. Liked the introduction of Tade and Browne, showed attacking intent. Krishna seemed to be everywhere. This was probably the last CWC hurrah for Vicelich, Danko, Pritchett and Dickenson (note three of them Kiwis JV). I bet Fifa breathed a sigh of relief at the final result. ACFC almost spoilt the party once again. Well done lads.
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1-2. Well done lads. Robbed of extra time by last minute Raja goal means you go out with heads held high and hopefully back next year (without Ivan?)
Was a competitive game and once again from time to time we held our own against fulltime pros.
I don't fancy Raja's chances against the Monterray in their next match. Shame we won't be playing them. It would have been good to see a Kiwi v Mexico rematch so soon.
Enjoy your Xmas and N Year break fellas.
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Well played Auckland. To lose in the last minute is always gutting. The locals were better on the ball and had more pace but Auckland more than held their own. Liked the way Ramon had them drilled. They kept their shape very well, they pressed well and they tried to move the ball around. They were just a little slow on the pass and lacked sharpness up front which let them down.
I'm really starting to warm to Ramon as a coach. His teams look well coached, you can see the patterns he's getting them to play. I hope he moves further up the feeding chain in NZF very soon. At very least assistant AW level and I wouldn't be upset to see him get the top job if we go for the low budget local option. If he can get a bunch of part timers playing like that then I would like to see him with a full pro team.
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Well played Auckland. To lose in the last minute is always gutting. The locals were better on the ball and had more pace but Auckland more than held their own. Liked the way Ramon had them drilled. They kept their shape very well, they pressed well and they tried to move the ball around. They were just a little slow on the pass and lacked sharpness up front which let them down.
I'm really starting to warm to Ramon as a coach. His teams look well coached, you can see the patterns he's getting them to play. I hope he moves further up the feeding chain in NZF very soon. At very least assistant AW level and I wouldn't be upset to see him get the top job if we go for the low budget local option. If he can get a bunch of part timers playing like that then I would like to see him with a full pro team.
"... We adapted. It's difficult for people to understand the difference between the level of football we play at in NZ and the atmosphere we played in tonight." - Ramon Trib after 1-2 defeat before 34,000 in Morrocco. See latest news on www.aucklandcityfc.com : 'City in Agadir Heartache'.
Next match v Hawkes Bay Utd. Sunday 22nd December at Kiwitea St. (cap. 3,250)
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
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I think ACFC did us proud. They appeared slower, which is to be expected against full-time professionals, but often retained possession well and showed considerable composure. Liked the introduction of Tade and Browne, showed attacking intent. Krishna seemed to be everywhere. This was probably the last CWC hurrah for Vicelich, Danko, Pritchett and Dickenson (note three of them Kiwis JV). I bet Fifa breathed a sigh of relief at the final result. ACFC almost spoilt the party once again. Well done lads.
Only one of them is a Kiwi.-- Vicelich is the only one born in NZ
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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How much change to the ACFC squad will occur during the January transfer window now the carrot has reduce in size.
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I think ACFC did us proud. They appeared slower, which is to be expected against full-time professionals, but often retained possession well and showed considerable composure. Liked the introduction of Tade and Browne, showed attacking intent. Krishna seemed to be everywhere. This was probably the last CWC hurrah for Vicelich, Danko, Pritchett and Dickenson (note three of them Kiwis JV). I bet Fifa breathed a sigh of relief at the final result. ACFC almost spoilt the party once again. Well done lads.
Only one of them is a Kiwi.-- Vicelich is the only one born in NZ
What's is the difference? Danko spent most of his life in NZ, Just because he was born in Croatia doesn't make him less Kiwi than Ivan.
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You highlight 3 Kiwis. Good for you. Name another 5 or 6 that played and then, you can talk to me. Until then, you're just a team full of imports.
Go on, deny it.
Grumpy old bastard alert
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I think ACFC did us proud. They appeared slower, which is to be expected against full-time professionals, but often retained possession well and showed considerable composure. Liked the introduction of Tade and Browne, showed attacking intent. Krishna seemed to be everywhere. This was probably the last CWC hurrah for Vicelich, Danko, Pritchett and Dickenson (note three of them Kiwis JV). I bet Fifa breathed a sigh of relief at the final result. ACFC almost spoilt the party once again. Well done lads.
Only one of them is a Kiwi.-- Vicelich is the only one born in NZ
What's is the difference? Danko spent most of his life in NZ, Just because he was born in Croatia doesn't make him less Kiwi than Ivan.
I agree, but was pointing out that comment was actually incorrect. Same as Pritchett, who came out as a kid from the UK.
Don't be so defensive.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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Latest census results show 1 in 4 New Zealanders were born overseas....we are an immigrant nation.....get over it!
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Latest census results show 1 in 4 New Zealanders were born overseas....we are an immigrant nation.....get over it!
Exactly.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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Latest census results show 1 in 4 New Zealanders were born overseas....we are an immigrant nation.....get over it!
Why is JV so concerend about these "imports" then?
Three for me, and two for them.
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Latest census results show 1 in 4 New Zealanders were born overseas....we are an immigrant nation.....get over it!
Exactly.
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On Saturday, they face Hekari United of Papua New Guinea at Kiwitea Street in the O-League before their final ASB Premiership game with YoungHeart Manawatu on Sunday week, also at home.
One player who could be missing from Saturday�s game with Hekari is All White midfielder Chad Coombes who was injured during the 3-1 win over Waitakere on Sunday.
�It�s hard to say how long Chad will be missing � maybe ten days, we hope it is a lot shorter than that,� Tribulietx said.
Auckland�s squad has plenty of depth with another former All White James Pritchett an able replacement while former Rangers youngster Andrew Milne has impressed in training.
ENDS
OFC Champions League
Saturday 19 November, 2011
Auckland City v Hekari United
Kiwitea Street, Sandringham
Kick-off: 2pm
ASB Premiership
Sunday 27 November, 2011
Auckland City v YoungHeart Manawatu
Kiwitea Street, Sandringham
Kick-off: 2pm
FIFA Club World Cup Draw
November 17, 2011
FIFA Club World Cup playoff
Friday 8 December, 2011
J-League winners v Auckland City
Toyota Stadium, Toyota City
Kick-off: 7.45pm (Local Time)/11.45pm (NZT)
AUCKLAND
� �Positive excitement� � those are the words chosen by Auckland City coach
Ramon Tribulietx ahead of the draw for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011
scheduled for tomorrow.
The Oceania champions join a stellar cast in a draw that include Asia�s
Al-Sadd, European giants FC Barcelona, Africa�s Esperance, Club du Futbol
Monterrey of Mexico and Brazil�s Santos and the as yet unknown J-League
winners.
Despite the pomp of the draw ceremony, Tribulietx already knows Auckland will play the winners of the J-League in Toyota City on December 8. It�s the specific identity of those opponents that remains a mystery. What Tribulietx does know is Auckland City will have a game on their hands.
�Whichever J-League team we draw will be very
difficult to beat,� Tribulietx said, �we train everyday and tailor the players
programmes to fit with their jobs and study commitments. But the players are
excited - but it is a positive excitement � I think it�s healthy.�
Two points separate Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus Eight and Gamba Osaka in a
three-way chase for the J-League title with three rounds left.
�It will be more difficult this time � it�s the Japanese champions on their own ground. But we�re leaving nothing to chance and we�ll be prepared for the game. We�re ambitious and believe we�re a good team � we�re going to give it our best effort,� Tribulietx said.
Auckland
City has overcome similar odds before.
Two years ago, a 0-3 loss to Mexico�s Atlante was bookended by a 2-0 win over
Al Ahli and a 3-2 win over African champs TP Mazembe � a side that finished
runners-up to Inter Milan last year.
�What
we achieved in Abu Dhabi in 2009 doesn�t happen very often so we must be
realistic about our chances,� he said, �anytime an amateur team plays a
professional side, you have a tough game.�
If Auckland City pulls off an upset win, they must then back up for a
quarter-final showdown with either Esperance, Al-Sadd or Monterrey, just two
days later. As the Rugby World Cup showed, a short turn around between games
for smaller nations can prove an insurmountable obstacle.
Tribulietx believes one game a time philosophy works best.
�We have to concentrate on the first game and worry about the second one when
and if it happens. I think everybody is aware the challenge is different this
time playing the J-League winners first. There is no pressure to repeat what we
did two years ago,� Tribulietx said.
On Saturday, they face Hekari United of Papua New Guinea at Kiwitea Street in the O-League before their final ASB Premiership game with YoungHeart Manawatu on Sunday week, also at home.
One player who could be missing from Saturday�s game with Hekari is All White midfielder Chad Coombes who was injured during the 3-1 win over Waitakere on Sunday.
�It�s hard to say how long Chad will be missing � maybe ten days, we hope it is a lot shorter than that,� Tribulietx said.
Auckland�s squad has plenty of depth with another former All White James Pritchett an able replacement while former Rangers youngster Andrew Milne has impressed in training.
ENDS
OFC Champions League
Saturday 19 November, 2011
Auckland City v Hekari United
Kiwitea Street, Sandringham
Kick-off: 2pm
ASB Premiership
Sunday 27 November, 2011
Auckland City v YoungHeart Manawatu
Kiwitea Street, Sandringham
Kick-off: 2pm
FIFA Club World Cup Draw
November 17, 2011
FIFA Club World Cup playoff
Friday 8 December, 2011
J-League winners v Auckland City
Toyota Stadium, Toyota City
Kick-off: 7.45pm (Local Time)/11.45pm (NZT)
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I think ACFC did us proud. They appeared slower, which is to be expected against full-time professionals, but often retained possession well and showed considerable composure. Liked the introduction of Tade and Browne, showed attacking intent. Krishna seemed to be everywhere. This was probably the last CWC hurrah for Vicelich, Danko, Pritchett and Dickenson (note three of them Kiwis JV). I bet Fifa breathed a sigh of relief at the final result. ACFC almost spoilt the party once again. Well done lads.
Only one of them is a Kiwi.-- Vicelich is the only one born in NZ
What's is the difference? Danko spent most of his life in NZ, Just because he was born in Croatia doesn't make him less Kiwi than Ivan.
I agree, but was pointing out that comment was actually incorrect. Same as Pritchett, who came out as a kid from the UK.
Don't be so defensive.
I don't have any reason to be defensive, just don't understand your point. The term "Import" should be used appropriately. I see as "import" Auckland players who came to NZ purely to play football, for example spanish players, Dickinson etc. Other players, who were either born or brought to the country as kids, grew up and spent the majority of their lives in NZ (are NZ citizens), in my view are Kiwis (Vicelich, Feneridis, Danko, Pritcherd etc.).
At the end of the day we've all migrated here at some point of our lives, whether directly or through our ancestors.
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