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ESL Cloze Activity on Italy 1 New Zealand 1 by Sean Banville

This match just why football is the world’s greatest game. New Zealand, a side with no professional leagues, world champions Italy to a draw. This was a real David v Goliath encounter and New Zealand played with incredible and spirit. Their ‘keeper Mark Paston made a string of world- saves to keep his in it. New Zealand went ahead in the 7th minute when Shane Smelz got in the Italian to slot the ball home. Smelz plays in a league four divisions below England’s Premier League. The Italians when Vincenzo Iaquinta sent the ‘keeper the wrong way from the spot. The second was an adrenaline-filled battle of non-stop Italian and determined New Zealand defending. The Kiwis held on for their greatest ever .