All Whites lose to Ukraine in Toronto
- Dave Worsley
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 13
The All Whites been beaten 2-1 by Ukraine in their second match at the Canadian Shield four-nation tournament in Toronto .
The result means the New Zealanders finish with a win and a loss after their first up 1-0 victory over Cōte d'Ivoire on Sunday.
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The All Whites were on the bakc foot for most of the first half and should have been ahead if it was not for a couple of saves from Akeeper Max Crocombe.
The New Zealanders were able to get back into the game after halftime, but it was Ukraine who opened the scoring in the 54th minute from Oleksiy Hutsuliak just inside the penalty area beat Crocombe at the near post.
The kiwi side replied five minutes later when Marko Stamenic headed home from a corner.
Liberato Cacace's corner was headed back across the goal by Michael Boxall, allowing Stamenic to flick the ball into the goal.
Arsenal midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko then put Ukraine in front in the 74th minute when he was left unmarked in the box and powered home a cross.
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley made three changes from the side that beat Cōte d'Ivoire with Boxall starting at right-back, Matt Garbett on the left wing and Ben Waine up front.
Callum McGowatt was left out of the side, while Bill Tuiloma and Kosta Barbarouses were on the bench, along with Chris Wood.
Ukraine who fielded a number of younger player made nine changes from the side that lost 4-2 to Canada in their opening match.
