Paraguay wins group in draw vs. New Zealand

Paraguay was held to an uneventful 0-0 draw by New Zealand on Thursday but still moved into the round of 16 at the World Cup for the fourth time in its history.
Jun 24, 2011, 07:15 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Paraguay
New Zealand
  • KO
  • HT
  • 66
  • 67
  • 69
  • 79
  • FT

Match Commentary

95'
Don't forget to join us later for the climax to Group E. To get you in the modd why not read our previews for <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview?id=264059&cc=5739&ver=global" target="_blank">Denmark v Japan</a> and <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview?id=264060&cc=5739&ver=global" target="_blank">Holland v Cameroon</a>.
95'
As for Paraguay, they will need to show much more urgency and passion in the second round. They were one-paced and poor this afternoon, at odds with their decent showings in the previous two games. They should face Japan or Denmark in the last 16, if Holland top that group, and they can fancy their chances if they up their game.
95'
As for our game, New Zealand have had a brilliant tournament. I just wonder if they will regret not throwing men forward sooner. They may as well have lost 3-0 than 0-0. Ultimately, they just didn't have the attacking quality to open up defences regularly. I've loved watching them though. Great credit to Ricky Herbert and his men.
Match Stats
PARNZL
Possession
58%
4258
42%
Shots on Goal
5
0
Shot Attempts
17
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
2
0
Saves
0
5