New Zealand claimed the most famous result in their history after holding reigning world champions Italy to a 1-1 draw in Nelspruit on Sunday.
The All Whites got off to a dream start when Shane Smeltz capitalised on a Fabio Cannavaro error to prod home the opening goal in the seventh minute.
Italy then threw everything they had at New Zealand, but, despite Vincenzo Iaquinta converting a penalty just before the half-hour, couldn't find a way through an inspired New Zealand backline for a winner.
Ryan Nelsen and Winston Reid were both superb at the heart of the Kiwi defence, while keeper Mark Paston was also in inspired form.
The stunning result leaves both Italy and New Zealand level on two points going into the final round of Group F fixtures
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