27 Mar 2023

All Whites score a goal for the first time in almost a year

From Morning Report, 8:37 am on 27 March 2023

For the first time in almost a year, the All Whites managed to score a goal yesterday as they beat China 2-goals-to-1 in Wellington.

It was the second of two friendly matches between the two teams, the first of which was a nil-all draw in Auckland.

It had been 360-days since New Zealand last scored in international football, and when it did come it was an own-goal by Chinese defender Chinjie Zhu.

Matt Garbett then added a proper goal in the second half to secure the win.

Former New Zealand player turned football pundit Fred de Jong was watching the match.

He spoke to Māni Dunlop.