The Kiwis get a point, while the Socceroos wait for Ghana

As if to compound our disappointment at the Socceroos' opening result, a dogged New Zealand performance saw the Kiwis take a point from their game against Slovakia last night. An equaliser from Winston Reid in the dying minutes of the game was enough to secure the All Whites are draw after a 50th minute goal from Slovakia's Robert Vittek.



It was actually quite a good game, with some interesting keeping from Wellington Phoenix custodian Mark Paston, including letting a ball in sail across the goal-mouth and a remarkable tip over the bar after long range bullet.

The Socceroos are now back in training ahead of their Sunday morning (AET) clash with African side Ghana. Australia will need to get at-least a point from the game to have any hope of qualifying for the next stage, but a win would be preferable (thanks lads, would do nicely!)


In other World Cup news:

Cahill decision expected shortly (SBS:TWG)

Two strikers? (Fox Sports)

Good ratings, poor game, for first Socceroos match (SBS:TWG)

Youth or Experience? (NineMSN)

Wilko: We will fight (442)

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