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Italian press ungracious at upset
The Italian press were as ungracious after what amounted to a defeat for the Azzurri yesterday.
Soccer: School finds pride in All Whites' goalie
Today Napier Boys' High School sang the national anthem loudly and proudly for one of their old boys, All Whites goalie Mark Paston.
Soccer: Paraguay or bust for All Whites
The All Whites must beat top of the table Paraguay next up, if they are to guarantee a spot in the next round.
All Whites' Cup exploits lauded worldwide
Football writers around the world have been unanimous in their praise for the plucky All Whites effort at the World Cup this morning.
Azzuri not good enough, say Italian Kiwis
Italians in New Zealand are in shock over their heroes' shock World Cup draw with the All Whites.
<i>Stuart Dye:</i> World Cup will be poorer for hosts' loss
Hosts South Africa look almost certain to exit the World Cup and the tournament will be worse off for it, writes Stuart Dye.
Soccer: Fifa could decide All Whites' fate
The All Whites' future at the World Cup could be decided by a Fifa bureaucrat picking a name out of a hat.
Soccer: All Whites were robbed, claim fans
Italy are cheats and the referee had a hidden agenda, said All Whites fans who watched the game this morning.
Soccer: Class of '82' revel in Italian draw
1982 All Whites captain Simon Sumner and coach John Adshead share their thoughts about the All Whites 1-1 draw with world champions Italy.
Soccer: Online world wants 'Paston for PM'
All Whites fans have gone online criticising the referee, congratulating the team and calling for goal keeper Mark Paston to be made Prime Minister.
Soccer: Modest Paston praises defence
For All Whites fans, today's 90 minutes against Italy might have seemed some of the longest of their lives. Not Mark Paston.
Soccer: All Whites hold on for stunning draw
The All Whites achieved their greatest footballing result with a stunning 1-1 draw against defending champions Italy this morning.
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> All Whites' success built on guts and determination
New Zealand produced one of the upsets of the World Cup in holding current world champions Italy to a 1-1 draw this morning, writes former All White Harry Ngata.
Soccer: Ref ruined match - Nelsen
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.
Soccer: Herbert slams critics after shock result
Ricki Herbert went on the attack following the stunning draw with World Cup holders Italy, saying the stunning performance had finally silenced the doubters.
Soccer: Italian coach gives no excuses
Italian coach Marcello Lippi offered no excuses in the aftermath of his team's shock draw against the All Whites.
All Whites v Italy: And the Oscars go to...
If the World Cup is a stage, Italian footballers are clearly the best actors.
How the All Whites rated against Italy
All Whites player ratings from their shock World Cup draw with defending champions Italy.
<i>Latest updates:</i> Memorable day at the World Cup
A blow-by-blow account of the aftermath of one of New Zealand's greatest achievements in sport.
<i>Stuart Dye:</i> We wanted a result... we got one
At half time at the Mbombela Stadium, something strange was happening. NZ was on level terms with Italy and we were disappointed.
All Whites: Goalkeeper's heroics keep world champs at bay
World Cup hopes still alive as New Zealand hold Italy 1-1.
Aussies can't get enough of the vuvuzelas
An attempt to cash in on South Africa's ear-piercing vuvuzela is no laughing matter for Australian sports administrators.