Reality Check for All Whites, big loss to Haiti
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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.