Photo: Getty ImagesFor almost 20 minutes the All Whites dared to dream in the Confederations Cup on Thursday morning. They led Mexico - with all their football pedigree and resources - 1-0 through a superb Chris Wood goal, and could have been further ahead, as Wood had two gilt edged chances either side of the halftime break. Sure it was a different occasion, and the Mexican team give you more space, but a team can earn that space and time if they show they can play. Mexico were looking wobbly - and their fans, who had started Mexican waves 10 minutes into the match in the carnival atmosphere, suddenly fell silent. The All Whites fought to the last - with Thomas blasting the ball against the post late on - but to no avail.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 21, 2017 20:26 UTC