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AWs go down fighting
Despite a spirited late comeback from the All Whites, Mexico cruised to a 4-2 win tonight in Wellington and booked their spot at the 2014 World Cup.
Despite a spirited late comeback from the All Whites, Mexico cruised to a 4-2 win tonight in Wellington and booked their spot at the 2014 World Cup.
America's Cup winning skipper Jimmy Spithill has delivered a special message to the All Whites this morning ahead of their must-win match against Mexico.
If New Zealand dares to dream, there are some historical omens to bring a flicker of hope for tonight's match in Wellington.
What a difference a few days can make, and a reasonably positive atmosphere surrounds the All Whites for their so-called mission impossible against Mexico tonight.
If the All Whites can't achieve the near-impossible with a big win over Mexico at Westpac Stadium tomorrow night, it will be coach Ricki Herbert's last game in charge.
Departing with dignity is not always easy to do. But Ricki Herbert should do it.
For all his defiance in the wake of the Azteca Stadium humiliation, Ricki Herbert must go. It's only partly for events on Thursday.
Ricki Herbert was loyal to a fault and was let down badly by too many players in the humiliating defeat by Mexico, writes Sam Malcolmson.
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has defended his strategy in the 5-1 defeat against Mexico today, saying the ultra defensive tactics were the right approach in the circumstances.
The All Whites chances of reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup have been dealt a massive blow following a 5-1 defeat to Mexico.
Live updates of the opening leg of the FIFA World Cup playoff between the All Whites and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.