Michael Burgess is the football and rugby league writer for the Herald on Sunday. The All Whites have set a new benchmark with their display in today's 2-1 defeat to Mexico. The All Whites (world No88) came out of their shells in the second half, equalising through Marco Rojas then forcing a succession of corners in the final 20 minutes of the match. The All Whites had the best opportunity of the first half when Rojas beat two Mexican defenders with a lovely piece of skill, only to mishit his shot from 12 yards. New Zealand had several half chances, before Marco Fabian's 57th minute strike - after some pinball passing on the edge of the All Whites area - regained the initiative for Mexico.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 09, 2016 06:00 UTC