If Melville United can take anything out of their result on Saturday in the Northern Region Premier Division, it's that things can't possibly get worse from here.
For the first time this season the weather played havoc with junior and senior football, causing the postponement of one men's and three women's Central League matches this weekend.
Anthony Hudson was simply relieved to see the All Whites come through their first game in the Oceania Nations Cup unscathed.
Coach Anthony Hudson has expressed satisfaction with the All Whites' opening match of the Oceania Nations Cup, saying it was all about getting a win.
Town youngster Monty Patterson won his first full cap as New Zealand opened their Oceania Nations Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Fiji in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Jeremy Brockie and Michael Boxall are hoping their winning run can extend to the OFC Nations Cup after playing starring roles in the South Africa's cup final.
It wasn't perfect but a 3-1 win against Fiji to start the Oceania Nations Cup was enough to satisfy All Whites coach Anthony Hudson.
The All Whites have got off to a winning start at the OFC Nations Cup after a hard-fought and physical 3-1 victory over Fiji in the tournament opener in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
The scars of four years ago are still sorely felt so the All Whites know any victory at the Oceania Nations Cup is one worth savouring.
All Whites coach Anthony Hudson says nothing is more important in the lives of his players right now than Saturday’s opening match of the OFC Nations Cup against Fiji in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Another Nelson-based Canterbury United player has pledged his future to Tasman.
Today the All Whites will play their first match in six months as they kick off their OFC Nations Cup campaign. Steven Holloway runs his eye over what is likely to unfold and what it all means.
You don't need to be a forensic accountant to see how crucial the Oceania Nations Cup is to New Zealand Football.
Prudent financial planning is part of the reason why the All Whites did not play in March.
The All Whites rear-guard faces the challenge of keeping a Roy Krishna-led Fiji attack quiet on Saturday in the opening match of the OFC Nations Cup and Sam Brotherton is hoping to be at the heart of it.
He has a silver fern tattooed on his foot and Luka Prelevic will now also be wearing one on his chest when the All Whites’ OFC Nations Cup campaign kicks off on Saturday.
How good was Wynton Rufer, Oceania Player Of The Century?
The footballing stars of today and yesteryear will dust off their boots on May 29 to take part in an All Stars football match at Onehunga's Waikaraka Park.
SuperSport United striker Jeremy Brockie has revealed he will be contesting his first ever cup final when they face Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand Football has confirmed good news for All Whites fans, with all the team's matches at the Oceania Nations Cup set to be screened live on Sky TV.
The All Whites will be without their most experienced striker for the Oceania Nations Cup, following the late withdrawal of Shane Smeltz.
New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson described Chris Wood as “the fittest he’s ever been in his career” after the Leeds United striker scored the only goal in a 1-0 friendly win over Australian club side Redlands United.
Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome says the club isn’t in the market for a big name marquee despite needing to boost crowds to meet their licence extension terms.
14 June 1982, Estadio La Rosadela, Màlaga, Spain.
Canterbury United coach Willy Gerdsen is confident they can survive without starting goalkeeper Coey Turipa for the 2016-17 national league.
All Whites coach Anthony Hudson says it was an easy decision to recall South Africa-based striker Jeremy Brockie to the national squad for the Oceania Nations Cup.
Have football (book), will travel.
The lure of representing his hometown team on the national stage has seen Coey Turipa spurn an offer from Canterbury United and sign on with Tasman United.
Happy Birthday Wayne ... from the Blues.
The offensive stocks of the All Whites have been significantly bolstered in recent days with captain Chris Wood linking up with his team mates in Brisbane and Jeremy Brockie receiving a late call-up to the squad.
Following on from last year’s semi-final exit to eventual winners Atletico Madrid, the Phoenix again went out at the semi-final stage to eventual winners Aston Villa at this year’s Citibank Hong Kong Soccer Sevens on Sunday Hong Kong time.
Nelson Suburbs survived a poor first half to beat bottom of the table Western and maintain their hold on third place in the Mainland Premier League.
A miserable Saturday weather-wise gave way to a miserable series of results for the Waikato's Northern Region Football League sides.
It was a tense finish at Wakefield Park on Saturday as Miramar Rangers beat Wellington Olympic for the second time in seven days.
New Zealand's only professional football club has beaten England's best, albeit in a shortened version of the game, played with squads full of kids.