90+3'
The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+2'
Joseph Dickerson blows his whistle after Ben Waine (New Zealand) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. Mexico are awarded a free kick.
90+1'
2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'
Marko Stamenic (New Zealand) will have to be careful for the rest of the match as he is shown a yellow card.
90'
Marko Stamenic (New Zealand) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.
89'
None of the Mexico players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for New Zealand.
87'
Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) lacks options so fires a shot at goal from the edge of box, but it's a wasted effort and goes high over the bar.
85'
Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Joseph Dickerson signals. It's a free kick to Mexico, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
83'
New Zealand force a corner. They send men into the box.
81'
Darren Bazeley has decided to substitute Tommy Smith and he is replaced by Nando Pijnaker (New Zealand).
81'
The manager has decided to make a substitution and Kosta Barbarouses walks off the pitch to be replaced by Logan Rogerson (New Zealand).
78'
Bill Tuiloma (New Zealand) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
77'
Luis Chavez (Mexico) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
77'
Luis Chavez (Mexico) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
77'
Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) is afforded space inside the box after collecting a pass, but the chance is wasted as his shot goes harmlessly over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for New Zealand.
75'
Tommy Smith (New Zealand) shouldn't be surprised it's a yellow from the ref, who cooled the situation down well.
75'
Tommy Smith (New Zealand) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle.
74'
Johan Vasquez (Mexico) is cautioned by the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
74'
Johan Vasquez (Mexico) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
71'
The match can continue after the interruption.
71'
Javier Aguirre has decided to make a change. Carlos Rodriguez (Mexico) replaces Luis Romo.
71'
The substitution has been made. Jesus Angulo (Mexico) has replaced Jesus Gallardo.
71'
Joe Bell will be replaced by Alex Rufer (New Zealand).
70'
Darren Bazeley prepares a substitution. Chris Wood is replaced by Ben Waine (New Zealand).
70'
A cooling break is underway.
70'
Matthew Garbett (New Zealand) fires a powerful shot which is blocked.
65'
Benjamin Old goes off the pitch and Elijah Henry Just (New Zealand) comes on.
65'
It is time for a substitution. Bill Tuiloma (New Zealand) is on for Tim Payne.
62'
What a big chance! Sebastian Cordova (Mexico) picks up an inch-perfect pass inside the box and skies the ball well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for New Zealand.
61'
Substitution. Santiago Tomas Gimenez makes way for Henry Martin (Mexico).
60'
Javier Aguirre has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Sebastian Cordova (Mexico) replacing Orbelin Pineda.
60'
Substitution. Roberto Alvarado did his best and is replaced by Diego Lainez (Mexico).
60'
Luis Chavez (Mexico) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
60'
Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) tries his luck and takes a shot from inside the box. His effort on goal is blocked by a defender. The ball goes behind for a corner. Mexico will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
57'
Goal! Luis Romo (Mexico) neatly controls a decent pass from Orbelin Pineda. He looks up and smashes an unstoppable drive into the right side of the goal from the edge of the box. 3:0.
56'
Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) unleashes a cannonball of a shot from the edge of the area, but it zips narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and New Zealand will have a goal kick.
53'
Goal! Luis Romo tees up Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to score low into the middle of the goal. 2:0.
52'
Substitution. Julian Quinones will be replaced by Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico).
52'
The game gets underway again after that interruption.
50'
It’s hot out there so the ref signals there will be a cooling break for the players to take on some fluids.
49'
Orbelin Pineda (Mexico) misses a great chance to score after his effort hits the left post!
48'
Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) tries to find Julian Quinones with a clever through ball from the corner of the box, but the defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.
46'
The whistle blows and Joseph Dickerson starts the second half.
45+4'
The match has reached half-time.
45+3'
Luis Chavez (Mexico) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
45+3'
Luis Romo (Mexico) picks up an accurate pass inside the box and unleashes a shot goalwards that smashes against the left post. It could have been a brilliant goal, unlucky.
45'
We will have 3 min. of added time.
44'
A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from New Zealand comes to nothing.
44'
Joe Bell (New Zealand) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender. The ball goes out of play. New Zealand are awarded a corner kick.
43'
Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety. New Zealand force their opponents to concede a corner.
42'
Tommy Smith (New Zealand) brings an opponent down and Joseph Dickerson interrupts the game. Free kick. Mexico will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
40'
It will be a corner kick for New Zealand.
40'
Liberato Cacace (New Zealand) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders. The linesman makes the right call and New Zealand will have a corner.
37'
Cesar Montes (Mexico) rises highest from the corner to head at goal, but his effort towards the middle of the goal is comfortably saved by the goalkeeper.
37'
Luis Chavez (Mexico) will take the corner.
37'
What a great touch by Julian Quinones (Mexico) as he controls a fine pass into the box and fires the ball to the left post, but the effort is brilliantly blocked. Mexico get a corner.
34'
Benjamin Old (New Zealand) gets a shot from distance but fails to generate enough power to beat the goalkeeper.
33'
Luis Romo (Mexico) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Joseph Dickerson blows his whistle for an infringement. New Zealand are awarded the free kick.
32'
Corner kick. Mexico will have an opportunity.
29'
The match can continue after the interruption.
27'
The referee blows for a cooling break.
27'
Julian Quinones (Mexico) tries to play a through ball from just inside the box to Orbelin Pineda, but one of the defending players is alert to the danger and makes a timely interception.
25'
Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) tries to find Orbelin Pineda, but he puts too much power on the through ball.
23'
Julian Quinones (Mexico) attempts to find Orbelin Pineda, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball is out of play. New Zealand will take a throw-in.
19'
Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) makes a run beyond the last defender, but he's offside.
18'
Mexico slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
17'
Luis Romo (Mexico) is penalised after knocking an opponent down. New Zealand win a free kick.
16'
What a sweet touch by Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) as he collects a pass deep inside the box and decides to go for goal. It's on target but easy for Max Crocombe to hold.
14'
Tommy Smith (New Zealand) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. Mexico get a free kick.
13'
Israel Reyes (Mexico) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked.
10'
Julian Quinones (Mexico) goes on a mazy run, skips past two defenders and pulls the trigger in front of the keeper. Max Crocombe makes a decent save to deny his effort directed low to the middle of the target.
9'
Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) latches on to an accurate pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot towards the right side of the goal, but his effort is denied by the well positioned keeper with a stunning save.
7'
Tim Payne (New Zealand) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. A free kick has been awarded to Mexico.
5'
Goal! Roberto Alvarado slips a clever pass through to Orbelin Pineda (Mexico), who moves inside the box and sends a measured shot beyond the keeper and into the bottom left corner. 1:0.
2'
Tim Payne (New Zealand) brings down his opponent with a very late tackle. Mexico have been awarded a free kick.
1'
Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
0'
Joseph Dickerson was nominated as the referee for this game.
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