AS Manu-Ura
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AS Manu-Ura is a French Polynesian football team, currently playing in the Tahiti Division Fédérale, the top soccer league in Tahiti. Formed in 1953, AS Manu Ura has a strong history in domestic and regional football with five league titles and three Coupe de Polynesie crowns to their name. AS Manu Ura has a strong history in domestic and regional football with five Tahiti titles and three Coupe de Polynesie crowns to their name. The side will play their O-League home matches at Stade Paea in Papeete. AS Manu Ura return to the 2010 O-League after their only other appearance in the competition in 2008 when they finished sixth, season 2009-2010 they will look for inspiration from national players Augustine Washetine and Billy Mataitai on attack while New Caledonian import Jean-Francois Kabeu is also likely to be a key player up front. Coach Patrick Pito has good options in goal with both Jonathan Torohia and Daniel Tapeta having international experience. (GWB - 20\01\12)
[edit] Recent Seasons
The side has been a dominant force in Tahitian football between 2007 and 2010. The club won a hat-trick of league titles from 2007 to 2009, twice qualifying for the OFC Champions League. In 2010 the club finished top of the league table however they only managed fifth in the Championship Play-Off resulting in the title and Champions League qualification going to rivals AS Tefana.
[edit] Achievements
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- 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009.
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- 2003, 2005.
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- 2008.
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- 2004.
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- 2003-04, 2005-06, 2009-10
[edit] Performance in OFC competitions
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- Best: 3° in Group A 2008 and 2010
- 2008: 3° in Group A
- 2010: 3° in Group A
[edit] Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
