All Whites

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solomon islands vs new zealand

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One win to go! All Whites reach World Cup playoff with thrashing (New Zealand Herald)

The New Zealand side passed their last hurdle on Thursday morning, with a comprehensive 5-0 win over the Solomon Islands in the Oceania tournament final in Doha ...

They had a pronounced height advantage, and the spring heeled defender rose well to meet a pinpoint Bell corner. Any anxiety over that decision was quickly forgotten, before Wood extended New Zealand's advantage just before halftime. Hay made six changes from the starting semi-final XI, with only Marinovic, Tuiloma, Nando Pijnaker, Bell and Wood retained. From the start, it was a vastly different game from the semi-final, with the Solomon Islands showing more attacking intent in the first five minutes than Tahiti managed in the entire semifinal. It was an assured performance from the All Whites in an open game, with an early goal from Bill Tuiloma settling any nerves before Chris Wood extended the margin just before halftime. Tuiloma was again a standout, while Bell and Stamenic controlled the midfield proceedings and Wood was a constant threat.

Preview: New Zealand v Solomon Islands - Oceania Qualifiers Final (New Zealand Football)

Two undefeated teams will come face to face in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers final in a few hours' time but only one can progress to the ...

18-year-old Raphael Lea'i has been one of the stand-out stars at the tournament. “We know the Solomons are going to be a very tough prospect. Solomon Islands have been by far the strongest team in Group A and present a real challenge.

All Whites crush Solomons to reach World Cup playoff (1 News)

New Zealand won the Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament.

All Whites one game away from World Cup (RNZ)

The All Whites are another step closer to the World Cup after winning the Oceania qualifying tournament. Chris Wood climbs to score for New Zealand against ...

The winner of that one-off game will then play in the World Cup finals in Qatar in November and December. The All Whites will next meet the fourth placed team from CONCACAF (the Confederation of North and Central America and the Caribbean) in the inter-continental play-off in Qatar in June. In a high-tempo game the All Whites managed to control most of the play in the first half and opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with Bill Tuiloma heading home from a corner.

Football: All Whites book World Cup playoff with dominant win in ... (Newshub)

The All Whites have ticked a huge box in their quest to reach the World Cup in Qatar later this year by winning the Oceania Qualifying tournament at Doha.

All Whites one win away from World Cup after smashing Solomon ... (Stuff.co.nz)

At Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha: All Whites 5 (Bill Tuiloma 23', 69' Chris Wood 39', Joe Bell 50', Matt Garbett 90+1') Solomon Islands 0. HT: 2-0.

Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.The All Whites will contest a play-off to qualify for the World Cup after routing the Solomon Islands. Captain Winston Reid and Liberato Cacace were not risked by coach Danny Hay in order to avoid a possible suspension due to yellow card accumulation, ensuring their availability for the intercontinental playoff. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. The All Whites needed an early goal to ease the nerves in a do-or-die final and they got it when Tuiloma opened the scoring off a corner in the 23rd minute. The All Whites will play the fourth placed team from North and Central America and the Caribbean for a shot at the World Cup after successfully navigating the Oceania World Cup qualifying tournament.