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- Brazil rediscovers flair to crush US
- Charlton hits out at Ronaldo fee
- NZ belatedly seek to make a point
- Spain through to semifinals after beating Iraq
- Drogba banned for four matches over outburst
- Cahill guides Australia past Japan
- Man Utd kick off defence against newcomers
- Fifa rejects Egypt's complaint over ref decision
- Mowbray named new Celtic manager
- Martinez plans for Valencia's Wigan exit
- Fulham signs Kelly from Birmingham
- South Africa facing clutch match with All Whites
- All Whites out to snatch points from host
- NZFC loses Canterbury United
- Italy downs 10-man US
SOCCER: NEWS
All Whites downed by hosts
18 June 2009 08:33amNew Zealand have been beaten 0-2 by hosts South Africa in their second match of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament this morning.
Striker Bernard Parker struck once in each half as South Africa dominated the match, played in Rustenberg.
New Zealand lost their opening match 0-5 to Spain on Monday and will complete their preliminary round with a match against Asian champions Iraq on Sunday.
South Africa 2 (Bernard Parker 21, 52) New Zealand 0. Halftime: 1-0.
