Ferns lose opener

Football: The Football Ferns have shown they are a tad off the pace in the international game. New Zealand lost 2-0 to

Australia in Sydney, with a goal coming in each half. Coach Tom Sermanni says some of his players haven’t had much recent game time, compared to the Aussies who have come off a domestic season. But, he says, it’s a fair result, and also a good barometer for the team. New Zealand play Argentina tomorrow in Brisbane.