Three more minutes are added at BMO Field. Not much is happening on the field, and the game looks set to end like this. These are the last chances of the game to try to move the score. En
Very little from either team in this second half, and the scoreboard shows no signs of further change. The home team has tried but hasn’t created any dangerous opportunities and continues to have few direct shots on goal. Their opponent has come closer to increasing their lead.
Both teams want more but aren’t creating the chances they want, and the clock keeps ticking down toward the end of the match. The game remains with very few shots on goal; both teams try, but nothing happens.
Great plays from both teams in this second half, and the scoreboard shows no signs of further change. The visitors tried but failed to generate any more dangerous chances and continued to have few direct shots on goal. Their opponent came closer to increasing their lead.
Both teams want more but aren’t creating the chances they want, and the clock keeps ticking down toward the end of the match. The game remains with very few shots on goal; both teams try, but nothing happens.
The first-half trend continued, with the home side playing better and pressing for a bigger lead. The Ivorian side pushed forward, looking to create danger and equalize, but the home side began to back down.
Both teams are beginning to make adjustments to try to get back on track. The home side is increasing its offensive prowess and looking for a more aggressive tactical approach to score a goal that will secure their victory.
New Zealand is the better player on the field and is pressing to find a second and take a bigger lead. Both teams are starting to feel physically tired and have lost control of the ball. The home side is pressing hard.
A good restart to the game, both teams are more motivated and want a goal. The scoreboard hasn’t changed, and the game has quickly changed its pace. Despite remaining level, the visitors are looking the better side, and now it’s Ivory Coast’s turn to look for the go-ahead goal.
The second half kicks off at BMO Field with New Zealand 1-0 Ivory Coast, with good emotions in store for the closing match of this 2025 Friendly Match. The time has come to decide the winner of the game.
Two more minutes have been added to the first half. Both teams put in a great effort to make the most of their last opportunities before the break. A strong finish to the first half is expected.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLL!!! Eli Just appears and defines in great fashion to put the first goal of the match, New Zealand gets closer to victory with little time on the clock in this first half and few options for the rival.
On top of that, the visitors were looking for a goal before halftime and a lead on the scoreboard. The home side sat back and looked to hold out for a surprise and go into the break with a lead of one or two goals.
The visitors are better off on the field. Remember, the home team is in first place in its group and is the favorite to win today to get into the fight for a spot in the next World Cup.
Both teams want more but aren’t creating the chances they expected, and we’re approaching halftime. The match remains with very few attempts on goal. Both teams try, but nothing much happens.
The visiting team now controls the ball and continues to push for the opening goal. One goal could change everything in the opening moments for both teams and generate changes on the pitch to make the game more entertaining.
We remain without scoring opportunities, but both teams are pressing to get into the opponent’s box. The visitors control the ball, but New Zealand is firmly in control and prevents the danger.
We still have no scoring opportunities. The game is fought in midfield, but there are no breakthroughs. The fight continues in midfield, and neither team can reach the final third of the box. Côte d’Ivoire is better with possession.
A great start to the match, with both teams looking for a goal in the opening minutes. Neither team dominates possession, and the battle rages in midfield for control of the ball and creates opportunities.
The 2025 Friendly Match between New Zealand and Ivory Coast kicks off at BMO Field. Follow all the action from this exciting duel here on VAVEL.
We’re just minutes away from the start of the match presentation and pre-match protocols for the Friendly Match for this Matchday 9 clash between New Zealand and Ivory Coast at BMO Field.
BMO Field is ready to host New Zealand and Ivory Coast for the second round of the Friendly Match. A win is needed to earn points and remain at the top of the table. The stadium is expected to be well attended, with most tickets sold before kickoff.
Anthony Alexander Phillips (CAN) will be the referee for this match between New Zealand and Ivory Coast as part of the 2025 Friendly Match to be held at BMO Field.
The World Cup qualifiers continue, and both teams are looking to secure an important victory on their way to the next round and get closer to their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Both teams are among the top teams in their groups, and a win will be crucial to maintaining their hopes of advancing through the rounds toward a World Cup ticket.
The last time these teams met was in a warm-up match for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, when Ivory Coast won 4-1 at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. Big win for the Elephants to get ready to the African Cup of Nations
Today we have a very interesting match between New Zealand and Ivory Coast, with both teams looking for a victory to continue their preparations for the next World Cup in 2025 with this Friendly Match and seek their respective qualification.
There’s just under an hour until the match between New Zealand and Ivory Coast kicks off at BMO Field. Both teams will be looking for a win. Who will achieve it today? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
Here are the kickoff times for the New Zealand vs. Ivory Coast match on June 7, 2025, in several countries:
Argentina: 8:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Bolivia: 7:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Brazil: 8:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Chile: 8:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Colombia: 6:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Ecuador: 6:15 PM (No Broadcast)
USA (ET): 7:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Spain: 1:15 AM (No Broadcast)
Mexico: 5:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Paraguay: 8:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Peru: 6:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Uruguay: 8:15 PM (No Broadcast)
Venezuela: 7:15 PM (No Broadcast)
If you want to watch it online, VAVEL is your best option.
This is the team’s latest lineup: Yahia Fofana, Evans Ndicka, Willy Boly, Hassane Kamara, Sèrge Aurier, Hamed Traoré, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessié, Oumar Diakité, Simon Adingra and Christian Kouamé.
The FC Utrecht striker is the leading player in his country and the defensive leader for his national team. Haller looks to continue his development in Dutch football and be a key player for Utrecht in the offense, in addition to demonstrating his high level of play with the Ivory Coast national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He is one of the key figures for the Dutch team, and his offensive contribution is vital to his team’s aspirations. This season, the striker has appeared in 19 matches for his club, scoring six goals and providing one assist. Haller is the leading player in Utrecht’s offense and the most capable of creating goals.
The Ivory Coast national team continues its journey through the CAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. They are participating in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers, where they finished fourth in Group F with 16 points, after a record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses. The Ivory Coast national team has a strong core of players led by Franck Kessié, Serge Aurier, Seko Fofana, Odilon Kossounou, Karim Konaté, Sebastien Haller, and Nicolas Pepé. The Ivorian national team has a young squad that will look to gain more experience ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but they are just four games away from confirming their ticket. The FIFA windows in September and October will be crucial for them to secure a spot at the next World Cup.
This is the team’s final lineup: Max Crocombe, Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Storm Roux, Marko Stamenic, Matthew Garbett, Alex Rufer, Elijah Just, Logan Rogerson, and Chris Wood.
The Nottingham Forest winger has become one of New Zealand’s greatest leaders and started every game in the run-up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now, after returning to his national team, Wood is poised to be the key player in the attacking squad New Zealand needs, and his contribution will be crucial for the future and the quest to continue improving with this group of players. He is one of his national team’s key players and arrives with 14 goals in 30 games, playing a key role for the Thai team’s reserve team.
New Zealand is entering this match as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup, as one of the few countries already qualified. New Zealand has a roster with interesting players such as Chris Wood, Marko Stamenic, Liberato Cacace, Joe Bell, Callum McCowatt, Ben Waine, Tyler Bindon, and Alex Rufer. New Zealand is the powerhouse of the OFC zone and will look to maintain its footballing momentum, hoping to enter the fight for a spot to represent the Oceanian continent at a World Cup. They arrive after qualifying in the first round of the OFC qualifiers and qualifying for the World Cup, where the OFC has one direct spot and one more that will compete for requalification.
Welcome to the live broadcast of the New Zealand vs. Ivory Coast 2025 Friendly Match. The match will take place at BMO Field at 7:15 PM. My name is Carlos, and I’ll be your host for this match. We’ll be bringing you pre-match analysis, score updates, and live news here on VAVEL.