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- Herbert proud of New Zealand
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert believes a bright future lies ahead for the country after their fairytale World Cup ended in disappointment.
Despite not losing a match - Thursday's goalless scoreline against Paraguay at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane followed draws against Slovakia and Italy - the All White View more »- Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand: La Albirroja Seal Qualification With Stalemate In Polokwane
A goalless draw with New Zealand was enough to seal Paraguay’s passage to the round-of-16 and while they undoubtedly showed the most endeavour, Gerardo Martino’s side never really got going. It was all a bit flat from the South Americans while Kiwis coach Ricki Herbert was clearly happy for his side to go a View more »- Unbeaten Kiwis bow out
New Zealand's World Cup fairytale came to an end at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after a goalless draw with Paraguay.
In the end it was not All White on the night for Ricki Herbert's side as Slovakia's win over Italy meant the Europeans sneaked into second spot.
But New Zealand finished Group F unbeate View more »- Paraguay finish top as Kiwis bow out
- New Zealand's World Cup fairytale came to an end at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after a goalless draw with Paraguay but they return home better for the experience. In the end it was not All White on the night for Ricki Herbert's side as Slovakia's win over Italy meant the Europeans sneaked into second spot. View more »
- Paraguay vs New Zealand - Martino wary of All Whites
- Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino is well prepared for the physical battle he expects New Zealand to present in Thursday's final World Cup Group F fixture. The All Whites have earned creditable draws against Slovakia and Italy through sheer hard work allied to a sustained physical presence. Martino's side, who currently View more »
- Herbert keeps his balance
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert felt it was important to keep emotions in check after his side's momentous draw against Italy.
The All Whites produced the greatest result in their history as they held the world champions 1-1 in a pulsating World Cup Group F clash. After two draws, New Zealand know they can now rea View more »- Team spirit the key - Santa Cruz
Roque Santa Cruz believes team spirit lies behind Paraguay's run to the top of Group F which moved them within sight of the last 16.
Santa Cruz helped his side move in sight of the second phase with a 2-0 victory against Slovakia with goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros either side of half-time.
Santa View more »- Paraguay cruise past Slovakia
Paraguay are in sight of the second phase of the World Cup after goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros gave them a 2-0 victory against Slovakia in Group F.
It was just the result coach Gerardo Martino was looking for after the draw with reigning world champions Italy in their opening game.
Vera made the View more »- Paraguay 2-0 breeze past Slovakia
Paraguay are in sight of the second phase of the World Cup after goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros gave them a 2-0 victory against Slovakia in Group F.
It was just the result coach Gerardo Martino was looking for after the draw with reigning world champions in their opening game.
Vera made the breakthrou View more »- Paraguay beats Slovakia 2-0 at the World Cup
- By RYAN LUCAS Associated Press Writer BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa(AP)—Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros scored and Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0 on Sunday to move closer to advancing at the World Cup. Playing with a three-man front line spearheaded by Roque Santa Cruz, Paraguay controlled the tempo from the start a View more »
