Caoimhin Kelleher 6 - Played the first-half and made a brilliant save to deny Singh from distance
Matt Doherty 6 - Might have scored but for a near-post tangle with Idah and fired another over before injury.
Shane Duffy 6 - Skipper went close with two headers but was under the cosh late on as Kiwis chased a winner
Andrew Omobamidele 6 - First appearance since March and played well until New Zealand got a foothold late on.
James McClean 7 - Standing ovation in his final game. Provided good crosses and had a shot blocked.
Jayson Molumby 6 - Broke up the play and went close to scoring with a low drive after the break
Jason Knight 5 - Bags of energy early on but his influence waned and was subbed after the break.
Jamie McGrath 6 - Linked well with Johnston down the left channel and his passing was always crisp.
Mark Sykes 7 - Capped his first start with an assist for Idah’s opener but squandered a late chance
Adam Idah 7 - Showed composure with a cool finish to put Ireland ahead with his third senior goal
Mikey Johnston 8 - Man of the match and got the fans off their seats with some brilliant flair play
Ireland subs:
Mark Travers (for Kelleher, half-time) - 7
Josh Cullen (for Knight 54 mins) - 6
Evan Ferguson (for Idah, 66 mins) - 6
Ryan Manning (for McClean, 66 mins) - 6
Alan Browne (for Doherty, 73 mins) - 6
Andrew Moran (for Johnston, 78 mins)- 6
NEW ZEALAND: Crocombe; Payne (Bidon 89), Pijnaker, Boxall, Cacace; Garbett (Lewis 82), Bell, Stamenic; McCowatt (Just 77), Wood (Mata 60), Singh
Referee: U Schnyder (Switzerland)
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