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Australia Edges Out New Zealand in Canberra Thriller
Canberra played host to a tight match between Australia and New Zealand, where Australia ultimately secured a narrow victory. The game, played at GIO Stadium Canberra as part of the international friendlies, saw New Zealand dominate slightly in possession, with 54% compared to Australia’s 46%.
The “All Whites” were also more incisive in attack, registering 9 total shots, 4 of which were on target. Australia, on the other hand, generated 4 shots, with half of those finding the goal. Despite creating more goal-scoring opportunities, New Zealand failed to convert, while Australia capitalized on one of their few chances.
The only goal of the match arrived in the 87th minute, courtesy of M. Balard, assisted by M. Toure, handing the “Socceroos” the victory in the final minutes. The match was marked by physical play, with 11 fouls committed by New Zealand and 10 by Australia. F. De Vries of New Zealand received a yellow card in the 32nd minute.
Substitutions australia: at minute 46 S. Silvera came in and L. Miller went out., at minute 46 P. Yazbek came in and A. O’Neill went out., at minute 74 C. Metcalfe came in and N. Irankunda went out., at minute 74 A. Hrustic came in and N. Milanovic went out., at minute 74 M. Boyle came in and M. Toure went out., at minute 85 R. Teague came in and M. Balard went out.
Substitutions new zealand: at minute 63 C. Wood came in and K. Barbarouses went out., at minute 63 T. Payne came in and C. Elliot went out., at minute 64 R. Thomas came in and A. Rufer went out., at minute 70 E. Just came in and B. Old went out., at minute 70 F. De Vries came in and J. McGarry went out., at minute 75 S. Singh came in and F. Surman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Australia
Titulares:
New Zealand
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