New Zealand secured a victory against Chile in their recent friendly match. The game included goals, substitutions, and VAR involvement.
Stamenic Earns Free Kick, Old Receives Yellow Card
Marko Stamenic (New Zealand) won a free kick in the attacking half. Ben Old (New Zealand) was shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chile’s Gutiérrez Wins Free Kick, Cepeda’s Shot Saved
Maximiliano Gutiérrez (Chile) won a free kick on the right wing. Lucas Cepeda (Chile) took a left footed shot from outside the box, but it was saved by Alex Paulsen (New Zealand). Vicente Pizarro assisted the shot.
Randall’s Shot Blocked, VAR Confirms Just’s Goal
Jesse Randall (New Zealand) had a right footed shot blocked from the left side of the box, with Callum McCowatt providing the assist. Elijah Just (New Zealand) scored from close range, his left footed shot finding the bottom right corner. Joe Bell assisted Just following a corner. The goal was awarded following a VAR Review.
First Half Action and Added Time
Jesse Randall was caught offside for New Zealand. A corner was awarded to New Zealand, conceded by Igor Lichnovsky. The fourth official announced 3 minutes of added time. The first half ended with New Zealand leading 2-0.
Second Half Begins, Chile Makes Substitutions
The second half began with New Zealand leading Chile 2-0. Chile made several substitutions: Lucas Cepeda replaced Javier Altamirano, Maximiliano Gutiérrez replaced Felipe Faúndez, Gonzalo Tapia replaced Ben Brereton, and Benjamín Kuscevic replaced Igor Lichnovsky.
Bell Wins Free Kick
Joe Bell (New Zealand) won a free kick in the defensive half.