New Zealand under-17s are the heroes New Zealand Football needs LIAM HYSLOPSKY SPORTGoalkeeper Anna Leat the hero as New Zealand advance to semifinals of Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup. OPINION: Just when Kiwi football fans thought all hope of a feelgood story this year was lost, a group of teenage girls have become the heroes the game needs. Then, it was the videos of the Football Ferns celebrating the victory from their camp in New Caledonia as they continue their quest for World Cup qualification. There have been more than a few villains in New Zealand football this year. Andreas Heraf and his bullying ways as Ferns coach and NZF technical director.

Source: Stuff November 25, 2018 23:38 UTC