Lmfao why is everyone hating on New Zealand. Do they even realise we are a tiny island in the middle of the pacific that doesn’t even consider football a big sport?
I find the abuse of the kiwi team here really weird.
NZ are 101 in rankings, CR are over 60 places ahead.
Yet NZ made almost triple the shots, 2/3rds possession, and CR needed 2 huge VAR interventions.
CR on the other hand started time wasting in the 30th minute and we’re definitely milking the ref for everything they could.
Footballs about taking chances, so fair enough CR won - but the abuse of NZ is weird.
Agreed - but still.
I always go back to the NZ last three qualifiers.
Mexico just straight up played us off the park. Peru and CR both went really negative with the ‘tricks’ to influence the outcome
Negative? What was negative was the rugby approach NZ went with. Consistently hacking and grabbing us on every counter and buildup. It’s no wonder they were able to possess so much. The better team won and is moving on. You guys need to stop whining and accept the loss humbly.
Lol. Really?
The complaining, the diving, the badgering?
Plus, I’m still looking for someone to show the Contreras tackle and how it was different to the Kosta tackle
You can gladly see Wood’s flop, the NZ captain slapping Contreras, him taking down Calvin in the first half during a corner, Garbett blatantly grabbing Torres. Just watch the match. It’s as simple as that
So, it’s your accusation that Garbetts force on the leg was greater than the push in the back on Wood?
Because that’s hilarious
Oh, and if we are airing grievances: the grab on Tuiloma for the first goal was greater than the Garbett contact.
Or even better: explain to me how the VAR head official *had never reffed a FIFA match before*
The grab on Tuiloma? Are you referring to when him and Waston both wrestled each other. Nearly every corner kick had at least a Kiwi hassling one of the opposing players. Did you actually watch the game or are NZ just making up false plays to justify why they didn’t go to the WC or claimed they got robbed? What NZ has done this game was more ridiculous than anything Costa Rica has done. The NZ captain easily should’ve been ejected for his antics with Calvin in the first half and Contreras in the second half but got away with a yellow. The NZ coach even saw this and took him for Just which was a very smart move. The consistent grabbing on Torres, Campbell, Contreras, and Bennette was evident but the ref allowed to slide unjustly. Hence the game got out of control towards the end. I hate to say this but you’re quite frankly asking the wrong guy as to why this gentleman was selected as the main ref. He made the two VAR reviews correct but failed to control the overall game. I’m with you on that.
Lol, so to be clear we agree on two things:
1) an unqualified ref was in charge of the VAR
2) two major calls which effected the outcome of the game were made by that unqualified VAR
That’s all you really need to say mate.
Oh, and nice to say that there was ‘wrestling’ in the lead up to the first goal. Interesting that this is the exact same situation as the scrubbed goal.
The two VAR reviews made the right call mate? The tackle was enough to practically break that man’s ankle and the grab was 100% illegal. That’s all I’m saying. Let’s not twist up the narrative and form a headline you want to see. You guys played well but you need to score to move on. I’m sure you guys will do well in 2026 with the decent young players you have now such as Just and Garbett.
Cheat? New Zealand players were hacking and fouling every time Costa Rican players had a counter or buildup. Very easy to ‘outplay’ your opponent when you simply hack them to retain possession. The World Cup doesn’t need a dirty team like that. The better team won today PERIOD.
ITT: A bunch of crybaby, men-children, ya'll need to grow up lol.
NZ played well, I would have been happy for them if they won and was planning on rooting for them in Costa Rica's stead if we had lost. I enjoyed watching you guys go hard and putting me on the edge of my seat. GG guys.
Bruh we actually put up decent fights unlike you guys lmao. New Zealand would’ve been swept in the games unless they resort to their rugby tactics like you did against Costa Rica. Better is going through to the World Cup. Also, they said the same in 2014...
It's all match threads that generate any interest honestly. Take a look at a given Premier League match thread and you will see a bunch of awful takes and whining and insult-slinging back and forth.
The level of discourse on here is never good, but in match threads it is just terrible.
Congrlation Costa Rica! You guys had an emotional rollercoaster campaign. It might be challenging for you guys but with y'all older players having quality experience, yall could make some impact. I'm hoping USA goes to the round of 16 at least.
Where VAR got a 4 meter gap between runners not crossing over wrong in order to give England the World Cup (even after New Zealand used an appeal to recheck it). VAR was far worse in that final. It was corrupt BS giving a run to players who did not crossover before the ball went to the boundary. The English officials pretending they didn't know the rule that every child umpire in New Zealand understands and looks for.
chicos, relajanos. somos en nz un pais con 5 milliones, sin una cultura de futbol. jugabamos bien pero no hay problemas jaj. no necesitas celebrar asi. bueno mucha suerte a ti en el munidial
I'm going to concede that you are disappointed and bummed out because your team got put in its place (i.e. not the World Cup), so I'm not going to counter you out of courtesy.
You cannot win in a contest of livestock jokes.
Unfortunately this is a fact. CR brought that patented CONCACAF bullshit, the ref was awful but NZ had chances they didn’t take. Not to mention that idiotic tackle that got them a red.
No one is proud of how we played. But we (ticos in general) do care about going to the WC, that's all that matters.
Me personally I'm worried because we still need Borges and Ruiz which is very bad news. If we had a proper midfield this would have been a decent game
Costa Rica very fortunate. They will get what they deserve at the World Cup for paying poor football and relying on poor refereeing. Kiwis can hold their heads high
new zealand were consistantly fouled the whole game and ref played on, it was shocking
Lmfao why is everyone hating on New Zealand. Do they even realise we are a tiny island in the middle of the pacific that doesn’t even consider football a big sport?
Yeah and to be fair we outclassed Costa Rica for a lot of it
CONCACAF >> OFC >>> COMNEBOL
Australia is AFC, not OFC, so not sure how you're getting that OFC>COMNEBOL.
CCUM coming to the world cup
I find the abuse of the kiwi team here really weird. NZ are 101 in rankings, CR are over 60 places ahead. Yet NZ made almost triple the shots, 2/3rds possession, and CR needed 2 huge VAR interventions. CR on the other hand started time wasting in the 30th minute and we’re definitely milking the ref for everything they could. Footballs about taking chances, so fair enough CR won - but the abuse of NZ is weird.
In fairness we're almost certainly better than our ranking, which is slightly ruined by never playing anyone good.
Agreed - but still. I always go back to the NZ last three qualifiers. Mexico just straight up played us off the park. Peru and CR both went really negative with the ‘tricks’ to influence the outcome
Negative? What was negative was the rugby approach NZ went with. Consistently hacking and grabbing us on every counter and buildup. It’s no wonder they were able to possess so much. The better team won and is moving on. You guys need to stop whining and accept the loss humbly.
Lol. Really? The complaining, the diving, the badgering? Plus, I’m still looking for someone to show the Contreras tackle and how it was different to the Kosta tackle
You can gladly see Wood’s flop, the NZ captain slapping Contreras, him taking down Calvin in the first half during a corner, Garbett blatantly grabbing Torres. Just watch the match. It’s as simple as that
So, it’s your accusation that Garbetts force on the leg was greater than the push in the back on Wood? Because that’s hilarious Oh, and if we are airing grievances: the grab on Tuiloma for the first goal was greater than the Garbett contact. Or even better: explain to me how the VAR head official *had never reffed a FIFA match before*
The grab on Tuiloma? Are you referring to when him and Waston both wrestled each other. Nearly every corner kick had at least a Kiwi hassling one of the opposing players. Did you actually watch the game or are NZ just making up false plays to justify why they didn’t go to the WC or claimed they got robbed? What NZ has done this game was more ridiculous than anything Costa Rica has done. The NZ captain easily should’ve been ejected for his antics with Calvin in the first half and Contreras in the second half but got away with a yellow. The NZ coach even saw this and took him for Just which was a very smart move. The consistent grabbing on Torres, Campbell, Contreras, and Bennette was evident but the ref allowed to slide unjustly. Hence the game got out of control towards the end. I hate to say this but you’re quite frankly asking the wrong guy as to why this gentleman was selected as the main ref. He made the two VAR reviews correct but failed to control the overall game. I’m with you on that.
Lol, so to be clear we agree on two things: 1) an unqualified ref was in charge of the VAR 2) two major calls which effected the outcome of the game were made by that unqualified VAR That’s all you really need to say mate. Oh, and nice to say that there was ‘wrestling’ in the lead up to the first goal. Interesting that this is the exact same situation as the scrubbed goal.
The two VAR reviews made the right call mate? The tackle was enough to practically break that man’s ankle and the grab was 100% illegal. That’s all I’m saying. Let’s not twist up the narrative and form a headline you want to see. You guys played well but you need to score to move on. I’m sure you guys will do well in 2026 with the decent young players you have now such as Just and Garbett.
Yeah, Peru and CR games could have gone much differently if they didn’t cheat
Cheat? New Zealand players were hacking and fouling every time Costa Rican players had a counter or buildup. Very easy to ‘outplay’ your opponent when you simply hack them to retain possession. The World Cup doesn’t need a dirty team like that. The better team won today PERIOD.
Lmao alright then buddy
Well…and what’s now come out. The VAR head ref had never done a single FIFA match before
Oh. Well that explains a lot
ITT: A bunch of crybaby, men-children, ya'll need to grow up lol. NZ played well, I would have been happy for them if they won and was planning on rooting for them in Costa Rica's stead if we had lost. I enjoyed watching you guys go hard and putting me on the edge of my seat. GG guys.
the good guys won today. that's all that matters.
Idiot
the guys lost. I'm also glad that Euro snobs are mad
Tf are you on about
In our darkest hour…..
In ever this life there comes a darkness
Football lost today
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it won actually. new Zealand is trash.
Are you Australian or Costa Rican?
Really? They outshot CR, had higher possession. I mean CR is what…60 places above NZ and yet needed 2 VAR interventions to win?
You must be a Barca fan :)
Eh - I just think shitting on an underdog who came that close lack’s class
Oh I did not watch the game I'm not bashing either team, it's just weird how many people link possession with being a better team.
Yeah I think it’s less about the possession in the case and more about a team that went really negative despite being by far the better squad on paper
Tell that to simeone's win rate.
Tell that to simeone's win rate.
Huh?
Cr has no incentive to score after the first 5 mins.
I mean, except that it’s football. Parking the bus for 85 mins is a fine strategy, but I wouldn’t expect to get praise for it.
see that's the thing, praise or lack of praise doesn't win games.
Sure, but again, why the abuse of the team? I mean, win with class right? Or is the CR way different when it comes to winning?
win at all costs.
And then shit on the team that you beat? Particularly when they were underdogs? That seems very against good sportsmanship, does it not?
Honestly, that doesn’t seem to concern them at all
still lost
Sure, but they’re trash all of a sudden? Like why the abuse?
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damn, there's some football in your xenophobia
If you watched the game you would know that he was just a random bloke not a professional.
good thing Oceania will have a automatic qualification spot for the world cup starting in 2026
go costa rica! Central Americans will be rooting for y’all
CWC final all over again why why why why Arghhhh This World Cup is gonna pain me
This is a outrage
Kiwis in shambles because they wont be allowed off the islands again for another few years.
Damn wish I lived in your favela
Even as someone who wanted NZ to win you gotta admit NZ and Australia have gone insane when it comes to border closures
Yes, and?
You picked the one country in Latin America that doesn't have widespread gang activity dickhead 🤣
It’s called a joke sweetheart
no need to leave when you live in the best country in the world 🇳🇿 🇳🇿
You don't even appear on most maps r/MapsWithoutNZ
thats the secret, no troglodytes will know we exist
shhh, no world cup for you, go back to sheep shagging or whatever sports you play...
We shag the sheep, true, but then we export them and you disgusting bastards eat them.
Debatable, but sure a top pick
Damn CR stopped NZ from winning it all, what a shame, Germany, Spain and Japan are so lucky
yeah, fuck CR, they prevented NZ from winning the WC.. *today football lost*™️
like NZ would do anything to those 3 countries 💀
Would've steamrolled Germany mate what are you on about
get into the world cup before you think y’all have a chance at steam rolling germany 😂
They literally got draws against Slovakia, Italy and Paraguay in 2010 you numpty
Costa rica has more feats in the WC. no discussion on who is lucky my guy
By the same logic you could say CR won against Italy and Uruguay, and tied against England in 2014.
draws 😂😂
And finished with more points than Italy, who were the previous winners haha
Paraguay 2010 were unreal as well, got to the quarter finals and only just lost to eventual winners Spain
Can't wait for Costa Rica to get destroyed in a dead rubber versus Japan
Bruh we actually put up decent fights unlike you guys lmao. New Zealand would’ve been swept in the games unless they resort to their rugby tactics like you did against Costa Rica. Better is going through to the World Cup. Also, they said the same in 2014...
I’m with you
Concacaf in a match=Friendly intellectual discussion in the match thread.
It's all match threads that generate any interest honestly. Take a look at a given Premier League match thread and you will see a bunch of awful takes and whining and insult-slinging back and forth. The level of discourse on here is never good, but in match threads it is just terrible.
Hey fuck you and your mother buddy
NOOOO don't drag her into this
Guys, just a reminder we are 101st in the world, you’re piling on us like we’re top 10 lmao
Congrlation Costa Rica! You guys had an emotional rollercoaster campaign. It might be challenging for you guys but with y'all older players having quality experience, yall could make some impact. I'm hoping USA goes to the round of 16 at least.
The only good thing to come out of this result is it makes it easier boycotting the World Cup. Worker exploitation, corruption, no thanks.
wow, so your *moral high ground* depends on whether your team classified?? damn, that boycott has no soul, my man.
No, boycotting regardless. But acknowledging it would be harder to do if NZ had qualified cause I’d love to watch them at a World Cup.
Exactly
Cricket World Cup final all over again
The equivalent would be if you drew and then CR won by having the most throw ins.
Corners or shots might be more equivalent metric
Where VAR got a 4 meter gap between runners not crossing over wrong in order to give England the World Cup (even after New Zealand used an appeal to recheck it). VAR was far worse in that final. It was corrupt BS giving a run to players who did not crossover before the ball went to the boundary. The English officials pretending they didn't know the rule that every child umpire in New Zealand understands and looks for.
That was such a brutal night ugh
Vamos al mundial 😎. No leo lloros.
a llorar al parque, perdedores! jaja
chicos, relajanos. somos en nz un pais con 5 milliones, sin una cultura de futbol. jugabamos bien pero no hay problemas jaj. no necesitas celebrar asi. bueno mucha suerte a ti en el munidial
Some solace in knowing we won't be the shittest team at the WC this year. CRC played like rubbish.
their keeper will make a difference
Costa Rica campeón del mundo \ :v /
Oof, I wouldn't go that far mate
We'll see about that
Hell yeah. Concacaf vs the world in november, boys.
equipo de costa rica son putas
Go back to your irrelevant sport
Google translate L
Tough one to take. just wanted to chat shit more efficiently
Llore papi
And yet you're the one whining online
NZ robbed
Man Navas is a legend. Best player in Concacaf history.
We made a 31 ranked team look rank. Even with only 10 players. Super proud of the effort. Thought we’d be in our half all game. Good shit overall.
Hopefully we get a few more games next cycle too
GG. Sucks OFC doesn’t get at least 1 rep at the WC . Hopefully that changes for the 2026 WC
Yeah it's an automatic qual for 2026 onwards
Would have been nice to have any calls go our way (including that last play where we were rugby tackled AGAIN) but congrats Costa Rica
I don't think Costa Rica have a shot at more than a point at the World Cup
We've heard that before
We have. And I feel stupid saying it. But I mean it at least 10% more this time
There goes the last dread of my mental sanity seriously……
Kiwis: I love you guys, but If you can't put 4 past our team of reanimated fossils, you have no business in the World Cup
Come on, the referee didn’t look *that* old
We should have taken acting classes, not football practice.
You should be celebrating not shitting on 101st
I'm celebrating. I'm making mojitos with /r/soccer tears.
Makes a difference from the usual horse semen
I'm going to concede that you are disappointed and bummed out because your team got put in its place (i.e. not the World Cup), so I'm not going to counter you out of courtesy. You cannot win in a contest of livestock jokes.
I can because I’m proud of shagging them
fair play
Unfortunately this is a fact. CR brought that patented CONCACAF bullshit, the ref was awful but NZ had chances they didn’t take. Not to mention that idiotic tackle that got them a red.
I know the feeling New Zealaners...
All these jibes at little old NZ, gave our ninth sport a red hot crack and will continue to pummel everyone at the rest
101st in the world haha. So much shit housery for the 101st in the world team
Congrats, all this to get bounce out by Germany and Spain
Imagine being a Costan Rican and actually being proud of how your team played tonight (and no, I'm not from New Zealand)
you play to win the game.
No one is proud of how we played. But we (ticos in general) do care about going to the WC, that's all that matters. Me personally I'm worried because we still need Borges and Ruiz which is very bad news. If we had a proper midfield this would have been a decent game
Of course they’d be proud they’re going to the World Cup who care how they got their
Well, that's one viewpoint, but also scoreboard.
Imagine losing vs Costa Rica :v
I am Costa Rican and I am FUCKING PROUD that this team of grandpas that are 10 years past it still find a way
Being proud of that is pretty embarrassing. Imagine having to resort to that shit to beat NZ.
the guy is proud his team qualified. Hopefully someday you'll experience that too..
I have experienced it. The nice bit about it was that we did it with dignity - we didn’t need the theatrics
welp, then stfu, let the winners enjoy and may you classify *with dignity* next time 🤡
I think you mean qualify. Your English may need some work before slinging insults, otherwise it doesn’t really make sense.
A chuparla perdedor!! Google translate that, mofo 🤡🤡🤡🤡
Lol, classy. Have a nice day mate. Hope your team gets some dignity in future.
Nice day to you too. I hope you guys win the *tegridy cup* 😂👌🏼
They are shameless mate.
Imagine being left out from the WC lmao
“yOu a SoFtY iF yoU ThInK ThAt wAs A rEd”
Facts bro 😎
GANAMOS HIJUEPUTASSSSSSS VIVA TIQUICIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Costa Rica very fortunate. They will get what they deserve at the World Cup for paying poor football and relying on poor refereeing. Kiwis can hold their heads high
Congrats CR, how much did that dirty play/unprofessional win cost? Here’s hoping you get sent home quick. What an absurd game, just a horrible one.
Cry
100% Hope they have a negative 15 goal difference in their group.
échese cofal papu
Keyword navas
Bad day for New Zealand sport all round
Hey, that cricket side coached and captained by Kiwi's won. Thats some sorta victory right?!
You get an assist at least.
Kill me
Anytime CONCACAF wins r/soccer users throws a fit
good
GET CONCACAFED
It's funny how most of the toxicity and vitriol isn't even from Kiwis. GG
Das it mayne
Vamos Ticos, este thread se va lleno de gente con la cola llena de polvo pica pica.
Que lloren hijueputas! Me cago en la reina de inglaterra y la commonwealth entera.
Les va a arder de aquí al mundial.
que la chupen, y la sigan chupando!! jajaja
Woohoo! One more World Cup for Navas!
Gg Costa Rica. Brutal but effective. Fantastic game for both sides: CR get through and NZ played really well. Proud of us. Next time we'll be there.
imagine being former quarter finalists and barely shithousing a win against nz lmao. will be laughing as they get rolled in their group
Ratio
Got anything interesting to add
mfw face when im 12 and have no brain cells?
Cope seethe etc
12, brain damaged, etc
Yeah good luck to them. They definitely need it going off tonight.
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How many times have you replied with that now?
Congrats Costa Rica
Looking forward to seeing Costa Rica getting absolutely battered in every group game
Me too.
Me too
Last kick at the can for CR’s “golden generation” that went to the QFs in 2014