So the All Whites have made history. Well NZ history anyway, by earning their first World Cup finals point with a ‘stunning’ last breath equaliser. For Joe, Shaz and myself it meant a 1-30am bedtime.
The game was entertaining if not pure quality. The All Whites did seem to lack a midfield, and relied on the Wimbledon methodology quite alot. They were not embarrassed by Slovakia but the opponents had some better ball players. I am sure they were mightily upset to et the game go at the death. “That’s football!”. The mighty Brentford playing contingent did well-though the commentator seemed to mention all sorts of associations and interesting facts, without mentionin the importance of player development in west London.
So, it is another 1-1 draw for the teams in white. Somewahat different expectations and emotions attached.
