Football Ferns lose to Haiti

June 8, 2026

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The Football Ferns have lost 2-1 to Haiti in a friendly football match. The game was played in Malaga, Spain. It was the first time the New Zealand women’s team had played Haiti.

New Zealand took the lead late in the first half. Michaela Foster sent in a deep free kick, and Claudia Bunge headed the ball into the net. It was only Bunge’s second international goal.

Haiti fought back just before half-time. Captain Nerilia Mondesir scored from a free kick in stoppage time. Soon after the second half began, Lourdjina Etienne scored another free kick for Haiti.

New Zealand struggled to create clear chances after that. Haiti controlled much of the rest of the match and held on to win. The Football Ferns were due to play Morocco next in Malaga.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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Did You Know?

What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?

Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!

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Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.

free kick A kick awarded after a foul, taken from where it happened. The player took a free kick after being fouled.

captain The leader of a team, often chosen for their skills. The captain encouraged her team during the game.

international Something that involves more than one country. The Football Ferns play in international matches against other countries.

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How do you think the Football Ferns can improve for their next game?

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