All Whites fans and former players were fizzing after Elijah Just's World Cup double.
Victoria lifted its FIFA World Cup public watch party ban in May; Australian fans gathered at Federation Square to celebrate the Socceroos' 2-0 victory over Turkey. The policy reversal demonstrates government agility in adapting event regulations to public demand.
Electrifying mood among those at a bar in Wellington watching a game that threatened to be overshadowed by international politics
The Socceroos beat Turkey in their opening World Cup fixture.
Elijah Just scored twice, helping New Zealand to sit level top of group G.
How the All Whites players rated in their 2-2 World Cup draw with Iran.
Elijah Just became New Zealand’s top men's World Cup scorer inside an hour.
OPINION: Now we know what New Zealand footballers are capable of.
Just scored twice, both with his weaker right foot, in a standout display.
OPINION: There had been so much global focus on this match because of the Iran factor.