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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 »
- De Rossi demands improvement
Midfielder Daniele De Rossi fears Italy are heading for an early World Cup exit if they do not improve immediately.
The defending champions were held to their second draw of the tournament in South Africa by New Zealand on Sunday. Another draw with Slovenia would be enough to qualify for the last 16 if Group F riv View more »- Killen: Kiwis no laughing stock
New Zealand forward Chris Killen claims his country can no longer be treated as the laughing stock of world football.
The rank outsiders produced the greatest result in their history on Sunday as they defied the odds to hold champions Italy to a 1-1 draw at the World Cup in South Africa.
Middlesbrough striker K 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 »- Italy 1 New Zealand 1
Up against it: reigning World Cup holders Italy have to beat Slovakia in final group match to progress
All over the glistening, ultra-modern Mbombela Stadium, patches of white whirled, New Zealand shirts stripped from chests and held aloft in defiance and delight. The team that came as cannon fodder had just detonated View more »- Italy 1-1 New Zealand
A controversial Vincenzo Iaquinta penalty spared champions Italy from World Cup embarrassment against minnows New Zealand this afternoon.
The Juventus forward hauled Italy level following a debatable decision after former Halifax striker Shane Smeltz had handed New Zealand a shock early lead at the Mbombela Stadium. View more »
