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NZF lends support to Aussie World Cup bid

Soccer: Shin pad saves Bertos from World Cup heartache

Leo Bertos never used to be sold on the protective qualities of a soccer player's shin guards.

Soccer: Verbeek criticises his own players for assault on Bertos

Battered Bertos’ World Cup dream still on despite two vicious tackles from Aussie veterans.

Soccer: All Whites robbed at the death

MCG clash great opportunity for both sides

Soccer: History suggests All Whites are in with a shout

New Zealand are prone to embarrassing their better-credentialed neighbours at the most opportune moments.

<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Keys to beating the Aussies

Former All White Harry Ngata outlines what the All Whites need to do to stun the Aussies in Melbourne tonight.

Soccer: Nelsen may play out career at Phoenix

Ryan Nelsen sporting Wellington Phoenix colours in the twilight of his soccer career is not beyond the realms of possibility.

Soccer: Playing the numbers in the game

Behind every team, both good and bad, lies a pile of statistics.