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Auckland City FC - Thanks a Trillion

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almost 12 years ago
FU BLU wrote:
2ndBest wrote:

At least they are trying. Can't blame them for local internet issues.



Absolutely ...trying is all that should be required....

W*llington Phoenix inline for 2nd successive wooden spoon cant blame them though at least there trying

Do you know what nemesis means

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almost 12 years ago
Aces wrote:
FU BLU wrote:
2ndBest wrote:

At least they are trying. Can't blame them for local internet issues.



Absolutely ...trying is all that should be required....


W*llington Phoenix inline for 2nd successive wooden spoon cant blame them though at least there trying



Trying ....More important than anything !
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almost 12 years ago

Really enjoyed the excellent one hour show on the Auckland City u-17 Tournament on Sky on Tuesday night (repeated 4.15 am Sunday Sky Sport 3 apparently). Had no idea so many sides from around the country take part  -were several from Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson.

Three of the men's quarter-finalists were from Christchurch (my local club Cashmere Technical, Coastal Spirit, FCTwenty) and Cashmere Tech unlucky to lose on pens in the semi.

Results: http://www.acfcyouth.com/draw/draw.pdf

Tournament website: http://www.acfcyouth.com/

Ellerslie's striker Ermal Fusha, who scored Ellerslie's winner in the final looks a talent. Kosovo refugee family. They said he's on Kosovo's radar for national selection but the kid said he'd rather play for NZ where he's grown up. 

The Mata twins who played for Onehunga Sports boys seem good too - one of them scored against Arsenal in the Manchester United Premier cup last year apparently.


Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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almost 12 years ago
Big Pete 65 wrote:

Really enjoyed the excellent one hour show on the Auckland City u-17 Tournament on Sky on Tuesday night (repeated 4.15 am Sunday Sky Sport 3 apparently). Had no idea so many sides from around the country take part  -were several from Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson.

Three of the men's quarter-finalists were from Christchurch (my local club Cashmere Technical, Coastal Spirit, FCTwenty) and Cashmere Tech unlucky to lose on pens in the semi.

Results: http://www.acfcyouth.com/draw/draw.pdf

Tournament website: http://www.acfcyouth.com/

Ellerslie's striker Ermal Fusha, who scored Ellerslie's winner in the final looks a talent. Kosovo refugee family. They said he's on Kosovo's radar for national selection but the kid said he'd rather play for NZ where he's grown up. 

The Mata twins who played for Onehunga Sports boys seem good too - one of them scored against Arsenal in the Manchester United Premier cup last year apparently.


The Mata boys aren't twins. The older boy is Ben (Centre Back) is born 1998 and Max(Striker) is born 2000, still only 13.

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almost 12 years ago

 " OFC’s broadcast coverage of the OFC Champions League group stage tournament remains a complete success "


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almost 12 years ago

This is a serious , accurate quote .....its also almost Christie-an in its idiocy ...

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almost 12 years ago
FU BLU wrote:

 " OFC’s broadcast coverage of the OFC Champions League group stage tournament remains a complete success " *




* Unless of course , you wanted to watch a footie game ....
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almost 12 years ago

OFC's O League broadcast coverage suspended. Live stream via www.oceaniafootball.com

Halftime 1 - 0 to ACFC. Kim goal. Sounds like Browne is going gangbusters.

"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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almost 12 years ago

48 mins. Goal to Tade. 2-0.

"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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almost 12 years ago

54 min. 1st red card to Dragon for tackle from behind on old man Pritchett.

"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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almost 12 years ago

59 mins. Goal to Moreira. 3-0. Cruising it.

"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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almost 12 years ago

74. Browne stretchered off (on first full comeback game following months out after collarbone fracture!). Lovemore replaces.

"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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almost 12 years ago

3-0 FT.

Two games, two wins, two players crocked.

"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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almost 12 years ago

Sounded like Cramp his first run of 70min in extreme heat so hopefully no permanent damage 

UNDERDOG: One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle 

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almost 12 years ago
footballnut wrote:

Sounded like Cramp his first run of 70min in extreme heat so hopefully no permanent damage 

That's great news. So why were the players arguing after he went down?

"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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almost 12 years ago

I think they wanted him off the field to play on but sounded like he couldn't move.

UNDERDOG: One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle 

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almost 12 years ago


War-horse Jams Pritchett makes his 200th start for ACFC in today's crucial top-of-the-table 4pm clash v Amicale in O-League.

NB His first O-League game was nine years ago, in 2005: a 2-3 loss versus Sydney FC.

"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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almost 12 years ago

we couldnt score in a brothel

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almost 12 years ago

are you a betting man ?

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almost 12 years ago

So ACFC need Waitak to lose or draw tomorrow to go through. Or Pirae to lose by 5 goals to Waitak.

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almost 12 years ago
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So ACFC need Waitak to lose or draw tomorrow to go through. Or Pirae to lose by 5 goals to Waitak.

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The result will be dictated by Pirae on who they wish to meet in the Semi. 
Ba v Pirae Final (in Fiji) which Ba will win.
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almost 12 years ago

Another half mill hole in NZF's finances coming up. Plus maybe bye bye to Southern Utd in ASB.

"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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almost 12 years ago

But they tried hard ....

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almost 12 years ago

Guess it isn't just Ricki who can bottle it in the Islands.

**Ducks for cover**

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Probably would have won if they'd kept Riera....

.... and Krishna, and Ridenton, and .... and ...

"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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almost 12 years ago

What a failure......

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almost 12 years ago

Not over yet ...

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almost 12 years ago

Well we got through in the end, thank you AS Pirae

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almost 12 years ago
Lee Germon wrote:

What a failure......


lol

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 12 years ago

ACFC back in contention, fancy their chances home and away in semis. Whole ASBP can breathe a sigh of relief that NZ's strongest side can now win the O League jackpot again.

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almost 12 years ago

Well done Auckland City for finishing 2nd in your group and qualifying for the semi finals. It should be considered a huge feat to match it with the big budgets of the Islands, who would have thought that little old New Zealand would have a shot at the big time. Keep up the great work!

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almost 12 years ago

Suck it and see fella, BTW  ....how'd your team go in the finals ?

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almost 12 years ago

You might have drooled on the truth there ....tho Tahiti known as a magnet for tourists seems fortuitous that so many are keen to play ...*













* { and I kno ....pot / kettle etc ....}

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almost 12 years ago

Can we get Termie to give us a cost breakdown on making / not making the CWC...?




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almost 12 years ago
FU BLU wrote:

Suck it and see fella, BTW  ....how'd your team go in the finals ?

My team is NZ Football so therefore it's Auckland City. The saviour of the game in NZ.....thats what you want us all to say right?

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almost 12 years ago
Lee Germon wrote:
FU BLU wrote:

Suck it and see fella, BTW  ....how'd your team go in the finals ?

My team is NZ Football so therefore it's Auckland City. The saviour of the game in NZ.....thats what you want us all to say right?



Id like you to think for yourself , or jump off a high bridge ....same same to me ....
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almost 12 years ago

Actually if you work for NZF


, I'll send info on what a bridge looks like , high will be a whole new problem ....

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almost 12 years ago
FU BLU wrote:
Lee Germon wrote:
FU BLU wrote:

Suck it and see fella, BTW  ....how'd your team go in the finals ?

My team is NZ Football so therefore it's Auckland City. The saviour of the game in NZ.....thats what you want us all to say right?



Id like you to think for yourself , or jump off a high bridge ....same same to me ....

Auckland Harbour Bridge sound all good? I'll jump once i've raised the AUFC flag on top so everyone knows your the best.

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almost 12 years ago

You kno what a bridge is !


And a flag !


You very smart ....

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