Ryan Nelsen was highly critical of the referee in this morning's incredible 1-1 draw with Italy, saying he got "stars in his eyes" and ruined the match.

Ricki Herbert went on the attack following the stunning draw with World Cup holders Italy, saying the stunning performance had finally silenced the doubters.

Italian coach Marcello Lippi offered no excuses in the aftermath of his team's shock draw against the All Whites.

If the World Cup is a stage, Italian footballers are clearly the best actors.

All Whites player ratings from their shock World Cup draw with defending champions Italy.

A blow-by-blow account of the aftermath of one of New Zealand's greatest achievements in sport.

At half time at the Mbombela Stadium, something strange was happening. NZ was on level terms with Italy and we were disappointed.

World Cup hopes still alive as New Zealand hold Italy 1-1.

Photos from the All Whites' group match against Italy in Nelspruit.

Coach Herbert has named an unchanged lineup for tomorrow's match against Italy.

Photos of the FIFA World Cup fans from South Africa and around the world.

Nicolas Anelka's foul-mouthed tirade at the French coach dominated overnight news at the WC.

Photos of the action between Cameroon and Denmark at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.

Photos of the action between Netherlands and Japan at Durban Stadium, Durban, South Africa.

The Italy goalkeeper gets paid more in a year than the entire All Whites team - and he won't even play in Monday's game. Stuart Dye examines the gulf between the two teams.

So a week in, and who has caught the eye at the World Cup? David Leggat believes it may be Argentina's flamboyant manager.

Check out the best and most over-the-top goal celebrations of the 2010 World Cup.

Photos of the FIFA World Cup fans from South Africa and around the world.

Photos of the action between USA v Slovenia at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.