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  • Nelsen: We're still the underdogs

    Nelsen: We're still the underdogs

    Friday 6 November 2009

    Kiwi captain Ryan Nelsen claims that Bahrain are still favourites to reach South Africa, despite failing to overcome New Zealand at home in the first leg.

  • Macala sets sights on finals berth

    Macala sets sights on finals berth

    Tuesday 3 November 2009

    Milan Macala has admitted that it would be a dream for Bahrain to secure their first ever FIFA World Cup appearance by defeating New Zealand.

Photos

  • Jaycee John (L) of Bahrain fends off a challenge by Ivan Vicelich (R) of New Zealand
  • Shane Smeltz of New Zealand fends off Husain Ali (R) of Bahrain challenges for the ball
  • New Zealand's Chris Wood (L-up) and Chris Killen (L) jump for the ball with Hussein Ali Mohammed of Bahrain.
  • Jauce John Okwunwanne (C) of Bahrain vies for the ball with Tony Lochjead (L) and Ivan Vicelich of N
  • Pierre Wajoka of New Caledonia (L) in action against New Zealand's Jarrod Smith. Photo courtesy OFC.
  • New Zealand's Shane Smeltz in action against New Caledonia. Photo courtesy OFC.
  • Action from the Fiji-Vanuatu FIFA World Cup qualifier in Ba. Photo courtesy OFC.
  • Action from the Fiji-Vanuatu FIFA World Cup qualifier in Ba. Photo courtesy OFC.
  • New Zealand's Shane Smeltz and David Mulligan
  • New Zealand players celebrate following their victory over Fiji

Fixtures and Results

19 Nov 08New ZealandNZL0:2 (0:0)FIJFiji
10 Oct 09BahrainBHR0:0NZLNew Zealand
14 Nov 09New ZealandNZL-BHRBahrain

Standings

MPWDLPts
1. New ZealandNew Zealand650115
2. New CaledoniaNew Caledonia62228
3. FijiFiji62137

Focus on Fiji

Fiji
With about 230 days until South Africa 2010 kicks off, 23 teams have secured their spots thanks to a world-class goalscorer or two in their ranks.  ...
Latest Fixtures and Results
New ZealandNZL0:2 (0:0)FIJFiji

Zone Goal Counter
Latest Scorer
FIJ Roy KRISHNA
NZL:FIJ
0:2
Top Scorers
GF
FIJ Osea VAKATALESAU12
VAN Seule SOROMON9
NZL Shane SMELTZ8
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