New Zealand will look to invest its World Cup windfall in talent development to ensure the All Whites' return to the global stage is sustainable, New Zealand Football chief Andrew Pragnell said.
The victory means that New Zealand will be attending the FIFA World Cup for the third time, the first since 2010 when the side drew all three of their pool matches.
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley said he felt a very good performance by his side was on the cards as the completed the first step in qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup.
Storm Roux (left), of the Central Coast Mariners, collides with Francis de Vries, of Auckland FC, during their sides’ A-League match in Auckland last night.
Paris St Germain beat Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals after winning a rip-roaring last-16 second-leg match at Anfield 1-0 this morning.
Fulham keeper Bernd Leno saved two penalties as they beat FA Cup holders Manchester United 4-3 in a shootout to secure their spot in the quarterfinals.
Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside yesterday to qualify for the Champions League last 16, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest.