Japan just about got the job done to reach Olympic semis and that's all that matters
It was not pretty but Japan did enough to see off New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Olympics men's football - and that's all that matters.
2017 Schedule
AUSAUS0CANC
0New ZealandNZL
ENGENG0CANC0New ZealandNZL
BELBEL0CANC0New ZealandNZL
LTULTU1FT0New ZealandNZL
IRLIRL3FT1New ZealandNZL
INDIND1FT2New ZealandNZL
TPETPE0FT1New ZealandNZL
KENKEN2FT1New ZealandNZL
CANCAN1FT0New ZealandNZL
PERPER2FTAgg. 2-00New ZealandNZL- New ZealandNZL0FT0PERPER
JPNJPN2FT1New ZealandNZL
SOLSOL2FTAgg. 3-82New ZealandNZL- New ZealandNZL6FT1SOLSOL
- New ZealandNZL0FT
4PORPOR 
MEXMEX2FT1New ZealandNZL
RUSRUS2FT0New ZealandNZL
BLRBLR1FT0New ZealandNZL
NIRNIR1FT0New ZealandNZL- New ZealandNZL2FT
0FIJFIJ - FIJFIJ0FT2New ZealandNZL
NCDNCD0FT0New ZealandNZL- New ZealandNZL2FT0NCDNCD
USAUSA1FT1New ZealandNZL- New ZealandNZL1FT2MEXMEX
2017 Schedule
New ZealandNZL18/10FT2MEXMEX- USAUSA111/10FT1New ZealandNZL
- New ZealandNZL211/11FT0NCDNCD
- NCDNCD014/11FT0New ZealandNZL
- FIJFIJ024/3FT2New ZealandNZL
- New ZealandNZL227/3FT0FIJFIJ
- NIRNIR12/6FT0New ZealandNZL
- BLRBLR112/6FT0New ZealandNZL
- RUSRUS217/6FT0New ZealandNZL
- MEXMEX221/6FT1New ZealandNZL
- New ZealandNZL024/6FT4PORPOR
- New ZealandNZL61/9FT1SOLSOL
- SOLSOL24/9FTAgg. 3-82New ZealandNZL
- JPNJPN26/10FT1New ZealandNZL
- New ZealandNZL010/11FT0PERPER
- PERPER215/11FTAgg. 2-00New ZealandNZL
- CANCAN124/3FT0New ZealandNZL
- KENKEN22/6FT1New ZealandNZL
- TPETPE05/6FT1New ZealandNZL
- INDIND17/6FT2New ZealandNZL
- IRLIRL314/11FT1New ZealandNZL
- LTULTU117/11FT0New ZealandNZL
- BELBEL08/10FT0New ZealandNZL
- ENGENG012/11FT0New ZealandNZL
- AUSAUS012/7FT0New ZealandNZL
A-League stalwart Durante calls time on 20-year career
A-League stalwart Andrew Durante says he's made an emotional decision to finish his esteemed 20-year career at the end of the season.
Football Fern Rebekah Stott opens up about cancer battle (5:27)
Reid's first SKC goal seals win against Chicago
Winston Reid scored his first goal in a Sporting Kansas City uniform as the hosts defeated the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Wednesday.
Australia, N.Z. flag joint Women's World Cup bid
Australia's bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is shaping to be a joint bid with New Zealand.
Barbarouses defends decision to snub New Zealand
Kosta Barbarouses has defended his decision to sit out a friendly for N.Z., saying the birth of his first child was always going to be the priority.
Roord goal sees Netherlands edge New Zealand late
Substitute Jill Roord headed home a stoppage-time winner as the Netherlands finally broke down New Zealand's defence to emerge with a 1-0 triumph.
N.Z. futsal keeper killed in Christchurch attack
New Zealand Football has confirmed that international futsal keeper Atta Elayyan was one of the victims in Friday's Christchurch mosque shootings.
Matildas beat Kiwis 2-0 in Cup of Nations
The Matildas passed their first test under Ante Milicic's leadership, beating New Zealand 2-0 in a spirited start to their Cup of Nations campaign.
NZF chief quits after women's 'bullying' failure
In July, 13 players refused to play for the team, forcing Andreas Heraf to resign as head coach and technical director.
Ex-coach bullied NZ women players - review
Letters had alleged bullying and intimidation by Andreas Heraf, who was also New Zealand Football's technical director.
13-player mutiny leads Heraf to quit NZ
Andreas Heraf, coach of the New Zealand women's football team, has resigned weeks after players decried coaching methods in an unprecedented mutiny.
Player revolt forces NZF director to step down
The most powerful coach at New Zealand Football has been stood down following a player revolt over his methods.
Team Wellington wins OFC Champions League
Team Wellington will compete at the FIFA Club World Cup after dispatching Lautoka in the two-leg OFC Champions League final.
New Zealand to pay women same as men
Women's players have hailed a deal with New Zealand Football which adds benefits to previous moves toward equality with their male counterparts.
Boxall at forefront of New Zealand influence on MLS
Minnesota United's Michael Boxall is one of eight Kiwis playing in MLS, a league he says is perfect for the development of New Zealand footballers.
New Zealand appoint Schmid as coach
Switzerland-born Fritz Schmid has been appointed head coach of the New Zealand team on a four-year contract.
Wood: NZ Euro stars face travel marathon
Striker says battle to be ready for playoff first leg began the moment the players boarded the flight to New Zealand.
Herbert: How New Zealand can upset Peru
Beating 10th-ranked Peru in a Russia 2018 playoff is a big task, but not an impossible one for New Zealand, writes 2010 World Cup coach Ricki Herbert.
Wood and Reid fit for New Zealand squad
Premier League stars Chris Wood and Winston Reid have been passed first to join New Zealand for the World Cup qualifying playoff against Peru next wee
New Zealand v Portugal: Preview
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has given no indication over whether Cristiano Ronaldo will be rested for their final Confederations Cup group game.
Mexico vs. New Zealand preview
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio is confident his side can contain New Zealand's 'All Blacks spirit' as El Tri look to move closer to the semifinals.
Erceg hits out at NZF in shock retirement
New Zealand women's captain Abby Erceg has launched a broadside at New Zealand Football while announcing her retirement from the international game.
2017 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL/OFC Playoff
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL/OFC Playoff
Goal Difference-22nd
Goals Scored02nd
Assists02nd
Goals Conceded22nd