Reality Check for All Whites, big loss to Haiti
The New Zealand All Whites have been made to look second rate in their friendly international at Fort Lauderdale in Florida in front of a crowd keenly supporting their Caribbean opponents.
Haiti ranked just two places higher than New Zealand at 83 in the FIFA rankings led 1-0 at halftime and then scored three in the second spell for a 4-0 victory.
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The second half was heavily disrupted by a raft of changes from both sides, but even with that, there will be real concern in the All Whites camp after such a comprehensive defeat.
It’s a grim way to kick off their preparations on American soil, and they’ll know big improvements are needed before England in a few days.
Coach Darren Bazeley didn't mince words. "Just disappointed." he said. "It's a harsh lesson"
Captain Chris Wood gained his 89th cap to overtake Ivan Vicelich as the men's all-time leading appearances for the All Whites.
The All Whites last warm up game before the World Cup is against world number 4 England on Sunday morning.
