All Whites to the World Cup
It was too early in the morning to be having heart attacks, but being awake turned out to be worth it as the All Whites beat Bahrain to go through to the men's football World Cup in South Africa next year. Still can't quite believe it. The last (and only) time NZ qualified was waaaay back in 1982.
My brother's a little weirded out by seeing guys he played with or against in the team, but very proud. The few names I knew are via him. But I can add Mark Paston to that now, for saving a penalty at the start of the second half and keeping it 1-0. A draw would've seen the last World Cup berth go to Bahrain. Heart attack!
P.S. Thanks to London, for providing some atmospheric thunder during the game. :-)
My brother's a little weirded out by seeing guys he played with or against in the team, but very proud. The few names I knew are via him. But I can add Mark Paston to that now, for saving a penalty at the start of the second half and keeping it 1-0. A draw would've seen the last World Cup berth go to Bahrain. Heart attack!
P.S. Thanks to London, for providing some atmospheric thunder during the game. :-)