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18/09/2038, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, Live on National TV
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New Zealand Vs Cuba

New Zealand play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Forbush (GK) , C Bainum (CB) , C Weddell (CB) , I Rattray (RB) , S Patuone (LB) , T Bonar (CDM) , S Abernethy (CAM) , B Moutray (RM) , H Potatau (LM) , P Morris (ST) , H Housler (ST) And the subs are: J Pitcairn (CB) , I Kouku (CB) , E Hillock (CM) , F Cochran (CM) , J Lowe (ST)

Cuba play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: X Lacerda (GK) , R Cuadrado (CB) , N Monforte (CB) , S Bastidas (RB) , R Jaimes (LB) , R Alcantar (CDM) , C Escajeda (CAM) , O Melendez (RM) , O Mario (LM) , X Garrido (ST) , F Londono (ST) And the subs are: F Esquilin (CB) , L Camarena (CB) , J Gusman (CM) , O Corral (CM) , R Vasallo (ST)

Welcome to Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand where New Zealand will face Cuba.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 24225.

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

3' - Ian Rattray passes to Chris Bainum.  Chris Bainum passes the ball to Tobias Bonar.  Tobias Bonar speeds past Onofre Melendez.  

6' - Tobias Bonar passes a long ball to Chris Weddell.  Chris Weddell plays a short pass to Peter Morris.  Peter Morris speeds past Cipriano Escajeda.  

7' - Peter Morris crosses the ball into the box, finding Henry Housler.  Henry Housler strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and Henry Housler scores!  That's a good goal from the New Zealand player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

8' - Cuba kick the ball off for the restart.  

13' - Senon Bastidas plays the ball to Neper Monforte.  Neper Monforte passes the ball to Cipriano Escajeda.  Cipriano Escajeda finds Onofre Melendez with a long ball.  Onofre Melendez plays a short pass to Cipriano Escajeda.  Tobias Bonar dispossesses Cipriano Escajeda and the ball goes loose.  Ramiro Alcantar slides the ball to Onofre Melendez.  Onofre Melendez looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Dale Forbush manages to stop the shot!  

16' - Dale Forbush finds Stuart Abernethy with a long pass.  Stuart Abernethy finds Hayden Potatau with a short pass.  Hayden Potatau sees Bart Moutray making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Bart Moutray takes the ball.  Bart Moutray tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

19' - Xavion Lacerda sees Xalvador Garrido making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Xalvador Garrido is caught offside!  

22' - Ian Rattray hits the ball long to Tobias Bonar.  Tobias Bonar finds Stuart Abernethy with a short pass.  Stuart Abernethy sees a run from Henry Housler.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Henry Housler has strayed offside!  

25' - Fraco Londono finds Ramirez Jaimes with a long ball.  Ramirez Jaimes passes the ball to Oleos Mario.  Tobias Bonar successfully tackles Oleos Mario and takes the ball.  Tobias Bonar sees Henry Housler making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Henry Housler is able to take the ball.  Henry Housler tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

28' - Xavion Lacerda sees a run from Fraco Londono.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Fraco Londono is able to take the ball.  Fraco Londono attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Oleos Mario is first to the ball...Oleos Mario attempts a shot towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

30' - Dale Forbush passes a long ball to Stuart Abernethy.  Stuart Abernethy sees Peter Morris making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

33' - Fraco Londono slides the ball to Senon Bastidas.  Senon Bastidas finds Onofre Melendez with a long ball.  Onofre Melendez whips in a cross, but opposing player Chris Bainum takes possession.  

47' - Ramiro Alcantar finds Rico Cuadrado with a long pass.  Rico Cuadrado plays a short pass to Cipriano Escajeda.  Cipriano Escajeda fires a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  That will be a corner for  Cuba.  Ramiro Alcantar will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, finding Xalvador Garrido.  Xalvador Garrido jumps up to head the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Oleos Mario is first to the ball...Oleos Mario tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Ian Rattray is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

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

47' - Cuba kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - Onofre Melendez finds Rico Cuadrado with a short pass.  Rico Cuadrado plays the ball to Ramiro Alcantar.  Ramiro Alcantar plays a long ball to Cipriano Escajeda.  Cipriano Escajeda uses his pace to beat Sam Patuone, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Cuba.  

53' - Fraco Londono places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

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

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Oleos Mario will come off.  Jose Gusman joins the game from the bench.  

54' - With a turn of pace, Ianga Kouku beats Fraco Londono.  

56' - Ianga Kouku passes the ball to Chris Bainum.  Chris Bainum sees Tobias Bonar making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Tobias Bonar takes the ball.  Tobias Bonar tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Xavion Lacerda!  

57' - Xavion Lacerda spots a run from Cipriano Escajeda.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Cipriano Escajeda is caught offside!  

62' - Ian Rattray plays a long pass to Chris Bainum.  Neper Monforte tackles Chris Bainum and takes possession.  Neper Monforte passes to Rico Cuadrado.  Rico Cuadrado sees Ramiro Alcantar making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Onofre Melendez is going to be taken off.  Oleos Corral joins the game from the bench.  

68' - Ian Rattray hits the ball long to Stuart Abernethy.  Rico Cuadrado tackles Stuart Abernethy and takes the ball.  Rico Cuadrado plays a long pass to Oleos Corral.  Oleos Corral spots a run from Fraco Londono.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

74' - Tobias Bonar slides the ball to Peter Morris.  Peter Morris whips in a cross, and manages to find Stuart Abernethy.  Stuart Abernethy tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

76' - Xavion Lacerda plays a long ball to Ramiro Alcantar.  Ramiro Alcantar takes a shot from distance...but its wide!

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rico Cuadrado will come off.  Frisco Esquilin is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Henry Housler sees Stuart Abernethy making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Stuart Abernethy runs on to the ball.  Stuart Abernethy looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Stuart Abernethy for New Zealand!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

82' - Cuba kick the ball off for the restart.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris Weddell is going to be taken off.  Jake Pitcairn is brought on from the bench.  

86' - Ramirez Jaimes passes a long ball to Neper Monforte.  Neper Monforte whips in a cross, but Ian Rattray intercepts and takes possession.  

88' - Ian Rattray slides the ball to Tobias Bonar.  Tobias Bonar sees a run from Stuart Abernethy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Stuart Abernethy is caught offside!  



The match has ended New Zealand 2 - 0 Cuba.