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New Zealand Eyes Soccer Ashes Victory After 23-Year Drought

9/5/2025

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New Zealand's head coach Darren Bazeley targets victory in the Soccer Ashes against Australia, aiming to end a 23-year drought.
The All Whites will compete against the Socceroos in Canberra on September 5 and Auckland on September 9.
New Zealand has lost the last seven matches against Australia, with no wins since 2022.
The Soccer Ashes trophy, created in 1923, was rediscovered in 2023 after being missing since the 1950s.
Midfielder Marko Stamenic is injured and has withdrawn, while Ryan Thomas is expected to start.
New Zealand's FIFA ranking is #82, its highest in 12 years, compared to Australia's #24.

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New Zealand's head coach Darren Bazeley targets victory in the Soccer Ashes against Australia, aiming to end a 23-year drought.
The All Whites will compete against the Socceroos in Canberra on September 5 and Auckland on September 9.
New Zealand has lost the last seven matches against Australia, with no wins since 2022.
The Soccer Ashes trophy, created in 1923, was rediscovered in 2023 after being missing since the 1950s.
Midfielder Marko Stamenic is injured and has withdrawn, while Ryan Thomas is expected to start.
New Zealand's FIFA ranking is #82, its highest in 12 years, compared to Australia's #24.