FIFA World Cup

@KiwiPie said in FIFA World Cup:

@canefan said in FIFA World Cup:

Is NZ playing today

1pm kick off against Egypt. Win and we are pretty certain to qualify, draw and everything goes to the final day with nothing decided. Lose and we'll need to beat Belgium on the final day.

Amazing to even be discussing possible advancement. Hopefully the boys leave it all out on the pitch, and aren't hosed by poor reffing calls

Neat factoid: NZ played Egypt in the 2012 Olympics, ending in a 1-1 draw. Goal scorers: Chris Wood and Mo Salah.

Both teams searching for their first win at a WC.

GOAL!

Great header from Surman

"slice of heaven" playing after the goal is chefs kiss

once again, even if they dont kick on, they rocked up showing they want to play so respect

Good to hear the boos for the hydration ad breaks.

seriously even scoring against Egypt is unreal.. cmon boys

I don't understand why they don't stamp out the faking of injuries in soccer. They have crystal clear replays that show no chance of injury. It's so off-putting to watch.

That little gripe out the way, awesome start from our boys! Egypt under a lot of pressure now to score twice without conceding to get the W they desperately need against us. Love seeing us upsetting some of the big countries parties!

The unbeaten streak since 1982 continues, 4 1/2 games undefeated...

First time we've ever had a lead at the break, comon lads!!

@No-Quarter is it? i was wondering and just started checking

egypt have come back out fizzing

This is exciting!!!!

I get the feeling we are just holding on Egypt will score if they get their shit together

@Crazy-Horse yeah, they definately got the hair dryer in the break and have come out pressing high...holding on for 45 will be hard work....but theyre also more open on the break now

fuckity fuck
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ive often though, one of the biggest results to come out ot the All Whites playing in the WC is player might get more exposure and get picked up by bigger clubs