New Zealand’s Futsal Ferns have won their three-match series against China after a scoreless draw in their final game.
The sides remained deadlocked at 0-0 after meeting for the third time at Lingwu Stadium, Yinchuan.
The Futsal Ferns, who were #31 in the FIFA women’s rankings before the series, were unbeaten in the CFA International Women’s Futsal Challenge against China, who were ranked #15.
After winning the series opener 2-0, New Zealand drew 1-1 and 0-0 in the remaining games.
“We’re happy that we showed consistency throughout all three games,” Futsal Ferns head coach Nic Downes said after the third game.
“We’re probably disappointed that we didn’t score another goal (tonight) but we’re happy that we were able to be really good defending in the three games.”
The series provided the Futsal Ferns with their first opportunity for international competition since last year’s FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in the Philippines.
Main photo: New Zealand’s Futsal Ferns … winners of the CFA tournament.
While the women’s team have completed their China tour, the Futsal Whites have one more game to go.
They meet the Netherlands (#29) on Monday night (NZT) at Lingwu Stadium.
Result
Game played on Sunday April 12, 2026
China 0
Futsal Ferns 0
CFA International Women’s Futsal Challenge
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
New Zealand
3
1
2
0
3
2
1
5
China PR
3
0
2
1
2
3
-1
2
Fixture
Game to be played on Monday April 13, 2026 (NZT)
Futsal Whites v Netherlands
Lingwu Sports Centre, Yinchuan, China, 11.30pm (NZT)
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CFA International Men’s Futsal Challenge
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
Netherlands
2
2
0
0
12
2
10
6
China PR
3
1
1
1
5
6
-1
4
New Zealand
3
0
1
2
3
12
-9
1
National squads
Futsal Ferns
*Indicates a debut Ford Futsal Ferns call-up
Shivanthi Anthony | Bloomsbury Futsal, England
Alosi Bloomfield | Papakura City, New Zealand
Libby Boobyer | Capital Futsal, New Zealand
Jordana Bremner | Papakura City, New Zealand
Jamie Evans | Waikato Rapids, New Zealand
Hannah Hegarty | Canterbury United Pride, New Zealand
Ella James | Capital Futsal, New Zealand
*Molly Judd | Capital Futsal, New Zealand
Hannah Kraakman | Bloomsbury Futsal, England
Britney-Lee NIcholson | Canterbury United Pride, New Zealand
*Pepi Olliver-Bell | Capital Futsal, New Zealand
Sydney Sparks | Papakura City, New Zealand
*Ashley Vincent | BOP Surge, New Zealand
Ellena Firth | Papakura City, New Zealand
Head coach
Nic Downes
Futsal Whites
Mike Antamanov | Auckland City, New Zealand
Sean Beresford | SSV Jahn Regensburg, Germany
Jordi Ditfort | Waikato Rapids, New Zealand
Phil Fatialofa | Capital Futsal, New Zealand
Hamish Grey | Zambu CFS Pinatar, Spain
Hemi Innes | UTS Northside Futsal Club, Australia
Dylan Manickum | Auckland City, New Zealand
Ethan Martin | ZVV Kroeven, Netherlands
Adam Paulsen | Auckland City, New Zealand
Matthew Peden | Grifoni Futsal Team, Italy
Thomas Picken | Bloomsbury Futsal, England
Casey Sharplin | Waikato Rapids, New Zealand
En Watanabe | Capital Futsal, New Zealand
Cooper Wink | Waikato Rapids, New Zealand
Head coach
Marvin Eakins
This story was first published on April 12, 2026.