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What we learned from the All Whites' big wins

Chris Wood during the All Whites' big win over Malaysia. Photo: Getty Images

What we learned from the All Whites' big wins

It has been a very productive international break for the All Whites. Two wins, seven goals scored, none conceded and a winning start to their best chance of qualifying for a FIFA World Cup in a generation.

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Hirano helps subdue Southern

Rina Harano. Photo: David Joseph/www.phototek.nz

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Hirano helps subdue Southern

Western Springs forward Rina Hirano makes no mistake when she sees the goal.

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How goalkeeper learned to love wearing the gloves

Southern United’s Lauren Paterson has found her home in goal. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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How goalkeeper learned to love wearing the gloves

Goalkeeper was never Lauren Paterson’s first choice.

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Wall embracing Phoenix challenge

Dunedin footballer Lara Wall during a training session with the Wellington Phoenix. PHOTO: CAM...

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Wall embracing Phoenix challenge

Lara Wall spent her childhood kicking a football around her backyard.

Kickin’ it

Kickin’ it

Isla Goodwin, of Roslyn Wakari, splits the FC Twenty 11 defenders Jorga Tizzard (left) and Samantha Sinclair during the South Island under-16 girls football tournament at Logan Park yesterday. Below...

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Rain puts dampener on Southern United

Rose Morton. FILE PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Rain puts dampener on Southern United

Extreme weather has put a dampener on Southern United with the cancellation of their first home game today.

Wood, Cacace among All Whites named for internationals

Chris Wood warms up during a training session. Photo: Getty Images

Wood, Cacace among All Whites named for internationals

Premier League striker Chris Wood headlines the All Whites squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifier, while Storm Roux is back in the fold for the first time in over two years.

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Southern Utd draw with Eastern Suburbs in wind-marred game

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Southern Utd draw with Eastern Suburbs in wind-marred game

Southern United started their national league season with a 0-0 draw against Eastern Suburbs in Auckland yesterday.

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Change gives defender different perspective

Southern United defender Hannah Mackay-Wright helped guide her Queen’s players Yui Ishikawa, 16, ...

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Change gives defender different perspective

Hannah Mackay-Wright was unsure about dipping her toes in the coaching water.

One more step aim for Southern Utd

Southern United finished second in the National League final at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last...

One more step aim for Southern Utd

Southern United created something pretty special last season.

Obituary: Sven-Goran Eriksson, football manager

Former SS Lazio manager Sven-Goran Eriksson acknowledges the fans, who won the Italian Supercup,...

Obituary: Sven-Goran Eriksson, football manager

England football’s first foreign-born coach, Sven-Goran Eriksson, failed to take what was considered a golden generation of players to tournament glory.

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Positives in ‘development year’

Dunedin City Royals coach Richard Murray. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Positives in ‘development year’

When you use almost triple the amount of players in a football team in a season, it is always going to be tough.

Spain interrupts dream opening

Futsal Whites player Jordan Ditfort tries to shrug off Spanish defender Antonio Perez during a...

Spain interrupts dream opening

They would have called it the biggest upset in the history of the Futsal World Cup.

Former All White Sam Malcolmson dies

Former All White Sam Malcolmson has died, aged 77.

Nix women sign American

The Wellington Phoenix have bolstered the women’s midfield, securing a proven winner as their third visa signing.

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World Cup finally reality for Hawkins, NZ team-mates

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World Cup finally reality for Hawkins, NZ team-mates

Oban Hawkins and the New Zealand men’s futsal team are ready for their ultimate challenge.

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Morton, Campbell secure major honours

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Morton, Campbell secure major honours

Rose Morton and Ben Campbell scooped the major individual honours at the Southern Football awards last night.

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Creditable effort by Queen’s at elite level

Queen’s High School footballers are back at school as they reflect on an impressive season. PHOTO...

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Creditable effort by Queen’s at elite level

There are hundreds and hundreds of Otago and Southland youngsters in action during winter secondary schools tournament week. Highlighting every star performer is an impossible task.