Intercontinental Cup: New Zealand edge past Chinese Taipei 1-0

<p>Mumbai [India], June 6 (ANI): New Zealand opened their points tally in the Intercontinental Cup after the All Whites defeated Chinese Taipei 1-0 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai, Maharashtra last evening.</p><p>Myer Bevan's 36th minute penalty gave the All Whites three points as they triumphed over their opponents.</p><p>The All Whites dominated the lion's share of possession and attacked at will on the opposition goal.</p><p>In the 35th minute, Sarpreet Singh was brought down inside the box after a heavy tackle by the opposition defender to award New Zealand a penalty.</p><p>Myer Bevan stepped up to the spot and scored past the Chinese Taipei custodian to put the All Whites ahead. The half-time scoreline read 1-0 in New Zealand's favour and shortly after the second half started, the All Whites were back at attacking again.</p><p>In the 50th minute, a shot from inside the box, although was saved by the Chinese Taipei custodian, just went inches over the bar as New Zealand looked to cement their authority in the match.</p><p>Chinese Taipei recouped and in the 67th minute tried to equalize proceedings but a cross from the right flank was thwarted away by the Kiwi defence line. Two minutes later a shot from inside the box went inches wide of the Kiwi goal.</p><p>In the 74th minute, New Zealand had the opportunity to double their lead but could not make the most out of it. The full-time scoreline read 1-0 in New Zealand's favour.</p><p>New Zealand will lock horns with India in their next Intercontinental Cup clash on Thursday. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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