Australia 1-0 New Zealand
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Australia won: Australia 1-0 New Zealand in the International Friendlies on Fri, 5 Sept 2025 at GIO Stadium Canberra, Canberra. Australia goals: Maximilien Balard 87'. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Cameron Burgess (7.9).
Match report
Australia beat New Zealand 1-0
Australia squeezed past New Zealand 1-0 at GIO Stadium Canberra on Friday 5 September in the International Friendlies.
Maximilien Balard put Australia ahead on 87' (1-0).
Maximilien Balard's 87' strike proved decisive.
Australia had 46% of the ball, shots were 6-9 (3-4 on target).
Cameron Burgess (Australia) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 25,000.
Match stats
| Australia | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Total shots | 6 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 16 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 389 (83%) | 462 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 6 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 3 |
| Shots outside box | 2 | 6 |
Lineups
Australia (5-4-1): Paul Izzo, Alessandro Circati, Milos Degenek, Cameron Burgess, Samuel Silvera, Jordan Bos, Ajdin Hrustic, Patrick Yazbek, Ryan Teague, Connor Metcalfe, Martin Boyle
New Zealand (4-3-3): Max Crocombe, Tim Payne, Michael Boxall, Tyler Bindon, Francis De Vries, Ryan Thomas, Joe Bell, Sarpreet Singh, Callum McCowatt, Chris Wood, Elijah Just
Key events
- 87' · Goal · Maximilien Balard (Australia)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Australia vs New Zealand?
Australia won, 1-0 (International Friendlies) on Fri, 5 Sept 2025.
When and where is Australia vs New Zealand?
Fri, 5 Sept 2025, 09:45 UTC at GIO Stadium Canberra, Canberra, International Friendlies.