Match Report
New Zealand had won six straight, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Côte d'Ivoire. New Zealand had banked 15 of the last 15 points on offer; Côte d'Ivoire, 9.
BMO Field, capacity 30,000, hosted the game. New Zealand led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
New Zealand: Elijah Just (41')
Key stats
Possession: New Zealand 33% · Côte d'Ivoire 67% · Total shots: 1-12 · On target: 1-3 · Corners: 1-7