Vanuatu managed a 1-1 draw with NZ's first-up opponents Vietnam in a friendly on Sunday.
Goal-scorer for Vanuatu was Wellington Phoenix Academy player Ronaldo Wilkins.
Full match video (ATTENTION NZ FOOTBALL !!!):
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/vanuatu-u-20s-prim...
"The World Cup debutants’ final international friendly match saw them take on fellow competition contenders Vietnam on 14 May. Vietnam – who have been drawn in Group E with Oceania representatives New Zealand – were also inseparable to Vanuatu, following Ronaldo Wilkins’ four minute goal with an equaliser in the 40th minute to secure a 1-1 draw."
Other friendly results on a visit to Singapore in recent weeks: vs. Singapore u-22 lost 2-3; vs. Singapore u-22 drew 1-1; vs. Singapore u-20 1-1
Wellington Phoenix Academy player Ronaldo Wilkins is one of two late additions who have played junior football in NZ:
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/vanuatu-u-20-squad...
"And although there haven’t been a lot of changes, one notable inclusion is central defender Jason Thomas joining the team after competing OFC Champions League duties with his club Erakor Golden Star.
Thomas is an important inclusion, having already earned caps with the senior national team alongside team captain Bong Kalo. He spent time during his schooling playing football in New Zealand, and last year was playing professionally in Cambodia.
Ronaldo Wilkins is another experienced young member of the U-20 squad, having spent the two previous years in New Zealand as a member of the Wellington Phoenix Academy programme and attending Scots College."
NZ TEAM:
An interview with NZ u-20 goalkeeper Conor Tracey who was with QPR a couple of years ago:
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/tracey-called-up-f...
and Henry Cameron: