Skipper Chris Wood scored a hat-trick as New Zealand remained on course for a first World Cup appearance since 2010 by thrashing Samoa 8-0 on Monday to make it three wins out of three in Oceania qualifying group stage. New Zealand will play Fiji and New Caledonia will take on Tahiti in the semifinals in Wellington on March 21 with …
Australia Aussie skipper Eddie Ockenden is a highly experienced player and a key figure in defence and midfield. | Photo Credit: Getty Images How it qualified: First place, 2022 Pan American Cup Previous World Cups: 1971 – 10th, 1973 – 9th, 1975 – 11th, 1978 – 8th, 1982 – 12th, 1986 – 6th, 1990 – 9th, 1994 – 7th, 2002 …
New Zealand crushed Solomon Islands 5-0 in the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Doha on Wednesday to seal a World Cup playoff berth and keep alive their hopes of a first finals appearance in 12 years. Bill Tuiloma's header at the far post eased the pressure after a frantic start before Chris Wood doubled New Zealand's lead six …
