New Zealand happy with World Cup draw

New Zealand happy with World Cup draw

Published Dec. 4, 2009 10:30 p.m. ET

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert welcomed what he sees as a favorable draw for his team in next year's World Cup.

The Kiwis, made 1,000-to-1 longshots by some bookmakers to win the tournament in South Africa, were drawn in Group F beside defending champion Italy, Paraguay and Slovakia, who they will play in their opening match.

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