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24/11/2032, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, Live on National TV
World Cup Qual, G2

New Zealand Vs Afghanistan

New Zealand play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Forbush (GK) , C Weddell (CB) , W Christal (CB) , I Rattray (RB) , S Patuone (LB) , C Bainum (CDM) , P Ngataierua (CAM) , C Mahutoto (RM) , H Potatau (LM) , A Voils (ST) , J Lowe (ST) And the subs are: J Kaingariro (CB) , I Kouku (CB) , J Telfer (CM) , E Hillock (CM) , H Housler (ST)

Afghanistan play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Zafar (GK) , M Azzi (CB) , U Kamel (CB) , K Shaban (RB) , W Begum (LB) , W Muhammad (CDM) , S Shehadeh (CAM) , K Siddiqui (RM) , K Sadiq (LM) , A Yousef (ST) , O Kabir (ST) And the subs are: W Galla (CB) , M Faris (CB) , H Elamin (CM) , W Najjar (CM) , S Kassar (ST)

Welcome to Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand where New Zealand will face Afghanistan.  This is a group stage match of the World Cup Qual.  The attendance is 11709.

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

4' - Ian Rattray passes to Sam Patuone.  Sam Patuone passes the ball to Chris Bainum.  Chris Bainum plays a long ball to Patrick Ngataierua.  Patrick Ngataierua attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

8' - Majid Zafar plays a long ball to Aftab Yousef.  Aftab Yousef sees a run from Obaid Kabir.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Obaid Kabir is able to control the ball.  Obaid Kabir attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Obaid Kabir for Afghanistan!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

11' - Ian Rattray finds Sam Patuone with a short pass.  Sam Patuone plays the ball to Wayne Christal.  Wayne Christal passes a long ball to Hayden Potatau.  Hayden Potatau sees a run from Alec Voils.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

16' - Waleed Muhammad plays a long pass to Shayan Shehadeh.  Chris Bainum dispossesses Shayan Shehadeh and gains possession for his team.  Chris Bainum hits the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

17' - Majid Zafar spots a run from Aftab Yousef.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

22' - Chris Bainum tackles Khalid Sadiq and the ball goes loose.  Sam Patuone passes the ball to Chris Bainum.  Chris Bainum takes a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

27' - Ian Rattray successfully tackles Waleed Muhammad and gains possession for his team.  New Zealand attempt to counter.  Ian Rattray plays a short pass to Chris Mahutoto.  Umair Kamel tackles Chris Mahutoto and takes possession.  Patrick Ngataierua dispossesses Umair Kamel and takes possession.  New Zealand try to launch a quick counter attack.  Patrick Ngataierua spots a run from Alec Voils.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

34' - Waleed Muhammad passes a long ball to Waleed Begum.  Ian Rattray dispossesses Waleed Begum and takes possession.  Waleed Begum successfully tackles Ian Rattray and takes possession.  Waleed Begum passes a long ball to Shayan Shehadeh.  Shayan Shehadeh finds Kamran Siddiqui with a short pass.  Kamran Siddiqui spots a run from Obaid Kabir.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Obaid Kabir is able to take the ball.  Obaid Kabir looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

35' - Dale Forbush tries to beat Obaid Kabir using his ball skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

37' - Dale Forbush finds Chris Bainum with a long pass.  Chris Bainum spots a run from John Lowe.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John Lowe is able to take the ball.  John Lowe reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Waleed Muhammad intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

39' - Patrick Ngataierua looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

41' - Majid Zafar chips a long ball to Kamran Shaban.  Kamran Shaban sees a run from Kamran Siddiqui.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Kamran Siddiqui is able to control the ball.  Kamran Siddiqui attempts a shot towards goal...and Kamran Siddiqui scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Afghanistan player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

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

46' - Afghanistan kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Mohsin Azzi passes to Kamran Shaban.  Kamran Shaban passes the ball to Umair Kamel.  Umair Kamel finds Shayan Shehadeh with a long pass.  Shayan Shehadeh speeds past Patrick Ngataierua.  

53' - Shayan Shehadeh slides the ball to Khalid Sadiq.  Khalid Sadiq plays the ball to Kamran Siddiqui.  Kamran Siddiqui spots a run from Aftab Yousef.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Aftab Yousef is able to take the ball.  Aftab Yousef looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Patuone is going to be taken off.  Ianga Kouku joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Khalid Sadiq is going to be taken off.  Waleed Najjar joins the game from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Shayan Shehadeh is going to be taken off.  Haaris Elamin is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Haaris Elamin passes a long ball to Waleed Muhammad.  With a turn of pace, Waleed Muhammad beats Wayne Christal.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alec Voils will come off.  Henry Housler is brought on from the bench.  

60' - Chris Weddell dispossesses Waleed Muhammad and the ball goes loose.  Patrick Ngataierua speeds past Haaris Elamin.  

62' - Haaris Elamin finds Aftab Yousef with a long pass.  Aftab Yousef sees a run from Obaid Kabir.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Obaid Kabir has strayed offside!  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mohsin Azzi is going to be taken off.  Waleed Galla is brought on from the bench.  

65' - Henry Housler attempts to beat Waleed Begum using his skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

66' - Henry Housler sees a run from John Lowe.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

70' - Waleed Muhammad passes to Umair Kamel.  Umair Kamel plays a long pass to Kamran Shaban.  Kamran Shaban sees Waleed Najjar making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Waleed Najjar is unable to control the ball!  

76' - Haaris Elamin passes a long ball to Aftab Yousef.  Chris Weddell successfully tackles Aftab Yousef and takes the ball.  Chris Weddell chips a long ball to Chris Bainum.  Chris Bainum tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Wayne Christal is going to be taken off.  Joshua Kaingariro is going to be brought on.  

85' - Obaid Kabir finds Waleed Najjar with a long ball.  Waleed Najjar sees Aftab Yousef making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Aftab Yousef takes the ball.  Aftab Yousef fires a shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended New Zealand 0 - 2 Afghanistan.