All Whites head home with pride

NEW ZEALAND’S World Cup fairytale came to an end in Polokwane after a goalless draw with Paraguay but they return home better for the experience.

In the end it was not All White on the night for Ricki Herbert’s side as Slovakia’s win over Italy meant the Europeans sneaked into second spot.

But New Zealand finished Group F unbeaten, having drawn with defending champions Italy and a talented Paraguay team who qualified ahead of Argentina in South America.