New Zealand have begun their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw with Vietnam at the Cheonan Sports Complex in the Korea Republic. It was that sort of night for New Zealand as Vietnam, the 19th Asian team to compete at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, frustrated them with a determined display which showed they belong at this level. The draw sees New Zealand and Vietnam level on one point in Group E behind favourites France who are top after they defeated Honduras 3-0 to open in style. New Zealand were put under early pressure by the FIFA U-20 World Cup debutants who showed little signs of nerves on the big stage. New Zealand carried that momentum in the second half when forward Bevan and captain Lewis had half chances they could not convert.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 22, 2017 17:26 UTC