Clrnc wrote:
NZ was unlucky in the sense that they met an opponent who should have been the strongest of their region. Had it not been Graham Zuzi, you guys might be playing Panama or Honduras, which are very winnable games. Or had it been like 4 years ago when you guys draw the asian region, Jordan/Uzbek would be very beatable especially the former.
True, and it was Panama until they conceded 2 goals in injury time in the last game against the US! Still don't think NZ would have beaten them but I do think it could have been a bit closer than 9-3. If it had been an Asian opponent like 4 years ago, I think they would have beaten Jordan.
As for the "you guys" though, I'm English and don't support NZ, just live here. Although it would have been nice to see them do a bit better. 😉