The New Zealand womens soccer team fought hard but were beaten 1-0 by Brazil in their Olympic pool match at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, today. The result means the Football Ferns have now lost both their pool matches and their quarter-final chances are hanging by a thread. They will need to have a good win over Cameroon in their final pool match on Wednesday to have any chance of progressing. The New Zealanders lost their opening match, to Great Britain, also 1-0. Playing the worlds fifth-ranked team, the Football Ferns defended stoutly and played with fire and aggression. They looked on their way to secure a creditable draw until they came unstuck in the 86th minute when Brazilian striker Cristiane chipped the ball over New Zealand goalie Jenny Bindon for the decisive goal of the game. London 1908 Olympic Summer Games Jenny Bindon Football
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