New Zealand qualify for South Africa

Rory Fallon's goal on the stroke of half-time ensured New Zealand's progression to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, ending a 28 year absence.

A first half header from Rory Fallon gave New Zealand a 1-0 win over Bahrain in Wellington on Saturday to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1982.

The goal late in the first half in the second leg of the intercontinental play-off sent 36,000 fans wild with excitement.

It wasn’t a smooth ride however as Bahrain missed a penalty in the second half that would have sent them to South Africa instead... more to come