WCM: Match No.23
New Zealand
0
VS
Argentina
1
WCM: Match No.23
New Zealand v Argentina
2010-03-07 16:20:07
Commentary
55`
Goal
Pedro Ibarra makes an excellent cross and it has been put in by a diving Facundo Callioni, who extended his stick.
71`
Others
Argentina's goalkeeper Juan Espinosa has been awarded the MAN OF THE MATCH for his superb work. Manuel Brunet is named the MAN OF STEEL.
70`
Others
That's it. It was a crucial tie for New Zealand and they have been by the Argentineans. The 1-0 defeat will not allow the Kiwis to displace Korea, at the third spot.
69`
Others
One last charge from New Zealand but the defence does not bleak. Now Kiwis give up possesion and it looks over for them.
68`
Others
Wilson get a cross but Argentinian GK Juan Espinosa does a good job. The Kiwis get a Corner.
65`
Others
New Zealand's Hugo Inglis gets close to the goal but fails with the cross.
64`
Others
Good move by New Zealand by Shea McAleese's shot was way off the mark and it almost hit the cameraperson. Meanwhile, Edwards passes it from the baseline but does not get support.
63`
Others
Bhana takes a shot from three meters and it was stopped by the GK.
62`
Others
Ryan Archibald tries his best and covers a lot of distance. He dribbles and passes it but the good work is not carried forward.
60`
Others
10 minutes left in the game. New Zealand can advance to the semis if they win this match. A tough task for the Kiwis.
58`
Others
They miss the shot this time.
57`
Penalty Corner
Argentina build up pressure and earn another PC. Good cordination among the players as the ball was passed from the corner of the goal, right in front.
51`
Others
Kyle Pontifex is in superb form and he saved the drag flick again.
51`
Penalty Corner
Another PC as the ball got stuck into the pads of the GK. Take two!
51`
Penalty Corner
Argentian get their second PC as the ball hit the foot of the defender.
50`
Others
Blair Hopping gets in the way and an Argentinian player takes a tumble. Argentina appeal but umpire didn't see it too harsh.
49`
Others
It has been a close battle so far with both teams matching each other stroke to stroke.
48`
Green Card
New Zealand is playing with a 10-member side Hugo Inglisis has been punished with temporary suspension.
47`
Others
They fail to convert it as it goes wide.
46`
Penalty Corner
New Zealand earn a penalty corner.
45`
Others
Excellent job by Argentina's GK. He stopped a genuine shot on the goal.
41`
Others
Like the first half, no major breakthrough yet.
37`
Others
Haig passes the ball to Ryan Archibald and he get a free hit. A loose ball inside the D but Argentina clear it.
36`
Others
The second half starts.
35`
Others
An eventful first half, but the scoreline still stays 0-0. Both team got a PC and New Zealand even earned a Penalty stroke but they failed to finish it.
33`
Others
Would you believe it? Ryan Archibald fails to score from a stroke. Excellent work from the GK, who dived low to his right and blocked it just in time.
33`
Penalty Stroke
Ryan Archibald takes it from the baseline and the ball has hit the full back just near the line.
32`
Penalty Corner
So far New Zealand have earned six PC and this will be the seventh.
30`
Others
Excellent pass by Ryan Archibald but NZ fail to finish it.
28`
Others
Kyle Pontifex does a neat job, cutting down the angle of the cross with his reverse stick even as the players was waiting to put that in.
26`
Others
The problem with the light towers has been restored.
25`
Others
Argentina miss going one up in the match. Three players inside the D but they fail to covert. Matias Paredes got a good pass but did not get the right shot on the turn.
23`
Others
Loose ball by Mathias fails to trap it.
22`
Others
Some support for Argentina in the stands.
21`
Others
Once again there is some problem with the lights. It's the third day that power supply has improper. The play is not stopped though.
19`
Others
Argentina control the ball well and coordinate before losing the possession just when they were heading for the kill.
15`
Others
Determined defending by the Kiwis with four men circling an Argnetinian forward.
12`
Others
A huge chance missed by Argentina as the forward missed a forehand shot with just the GK in front.
11`
Others
Beautifully placed ball for Blair Hiltonbut he fails to get the needed deflection.
9`
Green Card
Green card to Ignacio Ricardo Bergner for continuing to play even after the whistle.
5`
Penalty Corner
New Zealand has to pay early as they make a silly challenge inside the D.
6`
Others
Excellent job by the Goalkeeper. He saves it with his left foot.
1`
Others
The contest begins. New Zealand in all black and Argentina in blue and white.
0`
Others
The two teams line up for National Anthem.
0`
Others
New Zealand have just been pushed back to the fourth place by Korea, who thrashed Canada 9-2 in the just concluded game.
0`
Others
Hello and welcome for our coverage of the seond match. New Zealand will take on Argentina.
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