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21/09/2058, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, Live on National TV
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New Zealand Vs Zambia

New Zealand play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Tait (GK) , K Herdman (CB) , P Curry (CB) , J Neilson (RB) , D Kahiwai (LB) , S Mattick (CDM) , S Reese (CAM) , L Starrett (RM) , J Cochren (LM) , M Martin (ST) , D Pettie (ST) And the subs are: P Boal (CB) , Z Karati (CB) , M Peraniko (CM) , A Kilgour (CM) , A Kurawhatia (ST)

Zambia play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: V Chibiya (GK) , S Hamaundu (CB) , A Muzandu (CB) , P Simutelo (CB) , M Bwanga (RB) , R Tana (LB) , O Nkhono (CDM) , S Lubilo (CAM) , U Kasambala (RM) , O Mwauluka (LM) , K Sitwala (ST) And the subs are: T Monze (CB) , D Njanji (CB) , S Siankombwe (CM) , D Chisesa (CM) , G Mwala (ST)

Welcome to Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand where New Zealand will face Zambia.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 45411.

1' - New Zealand kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Jack Neilson plays a short pass to Steven Mattick.  Steven Mattick passes to Kieran Herdman.  Kieran Herdman finds Stuart Reese with a long pass.  Stuart Reese curves the ball into the box, finding Danny Pettie.  Danny Pettie flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's a good goal from Danny Pettie for New Zealand!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

7' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

12' - Ontibile Nkhono finds Afram Muzandu with a short pass.  Afram Muzandu plays a short pass to Shevon Hamaundu.  Shevon Hamaundu plays a long pass to Phil Simutelo.  Steven Mattick tackles Phil Simutelo and takes the ball.  Steven Mattick hits the ball long to Jack Neilson.  Ontibile Nkhono successfully tackles Jack Neilson and takes the ball.  Lee Starrett tackles Ontibile Nkhono and takes the ball.  New Zealand try to launch a quick counter attack.  Lee Starrett tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but Verlyn Chibiya stops the shot!  

14' - Verlyn Chibiya finds Razi Tana with a long pass.  Razi Tana strikes the ball from outside the area...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

17' - Bryan Tait finds Stuart Reese with a long pass.  Stuart Reese passes to Dale Kahiwai.  Dale Kahiwai curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

19' - Michael Martin sees Danny Pettie making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Danny Pettie runs on to the ball.  Danny Pettie tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

22' - Ontibile Nkhono finds Mashawn Bwanga with a long pass.  Kieran Herdman dispossesses Mashawn Bwanga and the ball goes loose.  Kabonesa Sitwala sees a run from Shaun Lubilo.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

29' - Kieran Herdman chips a long ball to Jack Neilson.  Jack Neilson brings the ball forward, outpacing Kabonesa Sitwala.  

32' - Jack Neilson slides the ball to Michael Martin.  Michael Martin looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Verlyn Chibiya manages to stop the shot!  

37' - Uzondu Kasambala spots a run from Obiajulu Mwauluka.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Obiajulu Mwauluka is caught offside!  

41' - Michael Martin attempts to outskill Phil Simutelo, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - Uzondu Kasambala passes to Afram Muzandu.  Afram Muzandu passes the ball to Mashawn Bwanga.  Dale Kahiwai successfully tackles Mashawn Bwanga and takes the ball.  Dale Kahiwai plays a short pass to Kieran Herdman.  Kieran Herdman hits the ball long to Stuart Reese.  Stuart Reese speeds past Shevon Hamaundu.  

52' - Stuart Reese curls in a cross, but Shaun Lubilo intercepts and takes possession.  

54' - Shaun Lubilo sees Uzondu Kasambala making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Uzondu Kasambala is able to take the ball.  Uzondu Kasambala strikes the ball...and Uzondu Kasambala scores!  That's a nice goal from the Zambia player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jack Neilson is going to be taken off.  Zachary Karati is brought on from the bench.  

54' - New Zealand kick the ball off for the restart.  

57' - James Cochren passes to Dale Kahiwai.  Dale Kahiwai passes the ball to Kieran Herdman.  Kieran Herdman passes to Stuart Reese.  Stuart Reese speeds past Afram Muzandu.  

58' - Stuart Reese spots a run from Michael Martin.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Martin runs on to the ball.  Michael Martin tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ontibile Nkhono is going to be taken off.  Shevon Siankombwe joins the game from the bench.  

63' - Kabonesa Sitwala curls in a cross, and manages to find Shevon Siankombwe.  Shevon Siankombwe gets his head to the ball towards goal...and Shevon Siankombwe scores!  That's a good goal from the Zambia player!  The ball went in off the upright!

63' - New Zealand kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Afram Muzandu is going to be taken off.  Duncan Njanji joins the game from the bench.  

66' - With a turn of pace, Shevon Siankombwe beats Dale Kahiwai.  

67' - Shevon Siankombwe sees Obiajulu Mwauluka making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Obiajulu Mwauluka is caught offside!  

69' - Lee Starrett runs with the ball, beating Uzondu Kasambala.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kieran Herdman is going to be taken off.  Paul Boal is brought on from the bench.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Lee Starrett is going to be taken off.  Alastair Kilgour is brought on from the bench.  

74' - With a turn of pace, Mashawn Bwanga beats Michael Martin.  

76' - Steven Mattick attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

84' - Shevon Hamaundu finds Razi Tana with a long ball.  Razi Tana sees Shaun Lubilo making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Shaun Lubilo is able to take the ball.  Shaun Lubilo hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Obiajulu Mwauluka is going to be taken off.  Gethin Mwala joins the game from the bench.  

89' - Stuart Reese looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Stuart Reese for New Zealand!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

90' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended New Zealand 2 - 2 Zambia.