The New Zealand Junior women's football team has shaken off the effects of a long flight to Europe and a two goal halftime deficit to draw 2-all with fellow FIFA Under -20 World Cup finalists Switzerland in Zurich.
Renee Leota headed in a 65th minute Anna Green free kick and a Rosie White header levelled the scores nine minutes later with Green again providing the final pass.
The Junior Football Ferns open their World Cup campaign against Sweden on July 14 at Bielefeld in Germany.
While he's satisfied with aspects of the performance against the Swiss, coach Tony Readings wants more consistency from his side.
The Junior Ferns play Japan a training match on Friday morning in Ausberg before shifting to Bielefeld.
