Slovenia Overwhelm NZ, Raising Prospects of Upset at World Cup

Maribor, 4 June - Milivoje Novakovic scored two goals against New Zealand Friday to give Slovenia a huge morale booster nine days before the team hit the turf in South Africa for their World Cup opener against England.

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Slovenian striker Milivoje Novakovic (left) after scoring a goal in a friendly football match against New Zealand.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian fans at a friendly football match between Slovenia and New Zealand.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian fans at a friendly football match between Slovenia and New Zealand.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian fans at a friendly football match between Slovenia and New Zealand.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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