Isuzu UTE A-League graduate Finn Surman scored as New Zealand held Norway to a 1-1 draw in their international friendly.
Former Wellington Phoenix defender Surman put the FIFA World Cup-bound All Whites ahead in first-half stoppage time before world number 31 Norway rallied in Oslo on Wednesday (AEDT).
It was the first time Norway had failed to win a match in just over a year, with an Isuzu UTE A-League trio helping the All Whites snap the European nation’s run of nine consecutive wins.
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“It was a pretty cool moment,“ Surman said. ”I was in a bit of pain, running into the post and that, but it was a cool moment scoring for my country.
“It was a shame we couldn’t keep it 1-0 or score more goals and win the game, but 1-1 is not a bad result against Norway.”
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While Norway were without talismanic Erling Haaland, as well as Alexander Sorloth and injured star Martin Odegaard, New Zealand had Auckland FC full-back Francis De Vries and Phoenix defender Tim Payne in the line-up.
Wellington youngster Lukas Kelly-Heald also came off the bench against the Norwegians as the All Whites ended their streak of four consecutive losses.
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Attention will now turn to the Isuzu UTE A-League as Wellington and Auckland prepare to kick-off their 2025-26 campaigns.
Wellington visit Perth Glory on Saturday night, after reigning premiers Auckland meet Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park in Round 1.
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