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0-2

J. Oksanen

82′

K. Paananen

80′

M.Peltola

N. Alho

79′

A. E. D. Jong

B.Old

79′

J. Bell

M. Stamenic

79′

L.Rogerson

E. H. Just

67′

D.Arifi

A.Suhonen

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T.Keskinen

O. Antman

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L.Bayliss

R. Thomas

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K.Barbarouses

B. Waine

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M. Stamenic

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C. Elliot

T. Payne

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J. Oksanen

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O. Valakari

N. Skyttä

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T.Miettinen

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J. Oksanen

Adam Markhiev

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K. Paananen

J. Pohjanpalo

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T.Miettinen

V.Koski

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R.Mahuta

J.Lähteenmäki

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J. Randall

C. McCowatt

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J. McGarry

F. D. Vries

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J. Pohjanpalo

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Match Info

New Zealand fell to Finland 2-0 in a FIFA Series friendly match on March 27, 2026. The All Whites were unable to find a breakthrough against a disciplined Finnish side, who secured a comfortable victory with goals in each half at a neutral venue. This result provided valuable international experience for both nations outside of major tournament cycles. Finland established control early, breaking the deadlock midway through the first half with a well-worked team move finished calmly inside the box. New Zealand struggled to create clear chances against a compact Finnish defense, with their best opportunities coming from set-pieces. The match was effectively sealed in the second half when Finland doubled their lead, capitalizing on a turnover in midfield and scoring with a precise low shot from the edge of the area. New Zealand pushed forward in search of a consolation but found the Finnish goalkeeper in fine form, making a key save to preserve the clean sheet. The match was a straightforward affair with few major controversies, allowing both managers to experiment with tactics and personnel. Finland's defensive organization was the standout feature, efficiently nullifying New Zealand's attacking threats. For the All Whites, it was a learning experience against European opposition, highlighting areas for improvement in possession and final-third creativity. As a friendly match within the FIFA Series framework, this result has no impact on any official league table or qualification standings. The focus for both teams was on preparation and player development ahead of their respective upcoming competitive campaigns. Post-match, the New Zealand manager likely emphasized the need to be more clinical, while the Finnish coach would have praised his team's professional performance and defensive solidity. The starting lineups featured a mix of experienced internationals and newer faces, as is typical for these exhibition matches in the international calendar.

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The New Zealand vs Finland fixture is part of the FIFA Series during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, FIFA Series fixtures, match statistics, FIFA Series standings and FIFA Series match results for New Zealand vs Finland on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Mar 27, 2026

Competition: FIFA Series

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