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    It's hard to find an ounce of dismay in the Oly Whites camp following their exit from the men's Olympic football tournament

    It's hard to find an ounce of dismay in the Oly Whites camp following their exit from the men's Olympic football tournament


    New Zealand's lost on penalties 4-2 to Japan in the quarterfinals, after finishing nil-all in regulation.

    It ends their historic campaign that featured their first win and knockout stage appearance at an Olympics.

    Midfielder Joe Bell says their efforts for over 120 minutes of play against a top side is admirable.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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