Two late goals have helped the Black Sticks men advance to the last 12 at the Hockey World Cup in India.
New Zealand came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Spain in their final pool match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar this morning (NZT), with goals fromHayden Phillips (50th minute) and Kane Russell (56th).
Pool winners Argentina were stunned 5-3 by France who leapfrog New Zealand to finish second in the pool.
Striker Hugo Inglis says after a good start they struggled in the middle part of the game.
New Zealand will cross over against the second team in Pool B for a place in the quarter finals which could be China, England or Ireland.