The All Whites lost 4-0 to Haiti in a World Cup warm-up match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday night local time. The game was delayed because of bad weather and lightning nearby, but it started at 8:35pm.
Haiti scored first in the 12th minute when Ruben Providence lifted the ball over New Zealand goalkeeper Alex Paulsen. The All Whites tried to respond and won several corners in the first half. Chris Wood attempted a bicycle kick from one of them, while Marko Stamenic forced Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide to make a strong save.
New Zealand made five changes at half-time, but Haiti became even stronger after the break. Lenny Joseph scored Haiti’s second goal with a neat finish, before Frantz Pierrot headed in a third from close range. Marcos Lacroix then completed the win with a powerful strike into the bottom corner.
The match was also important for Chris Wood, who played his 89th international game for the All Whites. This made him the team’s all-time leader for appearances, moving ahead of Ivan Vicelich. The All Whites will now prepare for their final warm-up match against England in Tampa Bay on Sunday morning New Zealand time.
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