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<i>Glen Moss:</i> Italy result silences critics
Who would have thought the All Whites would be heading into their last group game with a chance of progressing?
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: 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.
<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.