New Caledonia have suffered another calamitous loss at the FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup, crashing 9-0 to Brazil who registered 81 attempts on goal.
Reigning champions Brazil averaged a goal opportunity every 75 seconds against New Zealand’s Oceania region neighbours.
Main photo: Brazil run up huge win at the U-17 Men’s World Cup. Photo credit: Alex Caparros – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
New Caledonia were beaten 10-0 by England in their opening group game, meaning they have conceded 19 goals in their games so far, and scored none.
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The Oceania representatives held out against Brazil for almost half an hour, conceding their first goal from the penalty spot in the 28th minute.
At half-time, they trailed 3-0.
New Caledonia qualified for the tournament in Indonesia by finishing runners-up to New Zealand at the OFC U-17 Men’s Championship in January.
They play Iran in their final group match.
New Zealand lost their opening game at the World Cup, going down 3-0 to Venezuela, and play their second group match at 1am (NZT) on Thursday, against Germany.
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Fixtures
Game to be played on Thursday November 16, 2023 (NZT)
New Zealand v Germany
Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (1am, NZT)
Game to be played on Saturday November 18, 2023
New Zealand v Mexico
Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (10pm NZT)
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