Confederations Cup Match Report: Iraq 0 - 0 New Zealand

Younis Mahmoud in anguish after a save by Glen Moss: Image from AFP
Iraq and New Zealand played out a lively 0-0 draw as both teams said farewell to the Confederations Cup on Saturday having failed to score a goal between them in any of their three Group A games.

Iraq, needing a win to have any chance of overhauling South Africa for the runners-up spot to reach the semi-finals behind group winners Spain, were more adventurous than in their opening games but rarely looked like scoring until a late flourish.

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