{"id":375931,"date":"2026-04-12T13:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T13:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/375931\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T13:20:08","slug":"futsal-ferns-remain-unbeaten-to-clinch-international-series-win-against-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/375931\/","title":{"rendered":"Futsal Ferns remain unbeaten to clinch international series win against China"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Zealand\u2019s Futsal Ferns have won their three-match series against China after a scoreless draw in their final game.<\/p>\n

The sides remained deadlocked at 0-0 after meeting for the third time at Lingwu Stadium, Yinchuan.<\/p>\n

The Futsal Ferns, who were #31 in the FIFA women\u2019s rankings before the series, were unbeaten in the CFA International Women\u2019s Futsal Challenge against China, who were ranked #15.<\/p>\n

After winning the series opener 2-0, New Zealand drew 1-1 and 0-0 in the remaining games.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re happy that we showed consistency throughout all three games,\u201d Futsal Ferns head coach Nic Downes said after the third game.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re probably disappointed that we didn\u2019t score another goal (tonight) but we\u2019re happy that we were able to be really good defending in the three games.\u201d<\/p>\n

The series provided the Futsal Ferns with their first opportunity for international competition since last year\u2019s FIFA Women\u2019s Futsal World Cup in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

Main photo: New Zealand\u2019s Futsal Ferns \u2026 winners of the CFA tournament.<\/p>\n

While the women\u2019s team have completed their China tour, the Futsal Whites have one more game to go.<\/p>\n

They meet the Netherlands (#29) on Monday night (NZT) at Lingwu Stadium.<\/p>\n

Result<\/p>\n

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Game played on Sunday April 12, 2026<\/p>\n

China 0
Futsal Ferns 0<\/p>\n

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CFA International Women\u2019s Futsal Challenge<\/p>\n

Team
\nP
\nW
\nD
\nL
\nGF
\nGA
\nGD
\nPts<\/p>\n

New Zealand
\n3
\n1
\n2
\n0
\n3
\n2
\n1
\n5<\/p>\n

China PR
\n3
\n0
\n2
\n1
\n2
\n3
\n-1
\n2<\/p>\n

Fixture<\/p>\n

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Game to be played on Monday April 13, 2026 (NZT)<\/p>\n

Futsal Whites v Netherlands
Lingwu Sports Centre, Yinchuan, China, 11.30pm (NZT)<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Futsal Whites draw 2-2 with China at international men\u2019s tournament<\/a> >>>><\/p>\n

CFA International Men\u2019s Futsal Challenge<\/p>\n

Team
\nP
\nW
\nD
\nL
\nGF
\nGA
\nGD
\nPts<\/p>\n

Netherlands
\n2
\n2
\n0
\n0
\n12
\n2
\n10
\n6<\/p>\n

China PR
\n3
\n1
\n1
\n1
\n5
\n6
\n-1
\n4<\/p>\n

New Zealand
\n3
\n0
\n1
\n2
\n3
\n12
\n-9
\n1<\/p>\n

National squads<\/p>\n

Futsal Ferns<\/p>\n

*Indicates a debut Ford Futsal Ferns call-up<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Head coach
Nic Downes<\/p>\n

Futsal Whites<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Head coach
Marvin Eakins<\/p>\n

This story was first published on April 12, 2026.<\/p>\n

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