U.S. SOCCER: Americans beat New Zealand, 2-1, in Richmond

Jovan Kirovski's second-half goal, deflected off a New Zealand defender, gave the United States a 2-1 win over the All Whites in its final test before the Confederations Cup.

Missing several key players because of MLS duty yesterday, the Americans still created numerous chances against New Zealand, which also returns to the Confederations Cup.

The U.S. is scheduled to depart June 11 for France.

June 8 in Richmond, Va.

USA 2 New Zealand 1. Goals: Klein 23, Kirovski 65; Conevy 23.

USA — Hahnemann (Cannon 46), Cherundolo, Berhalter, Bocanegra (Gibbs, 63), Vanney, Klein (Convey, 79), Stewart (Martino, 68), Armas, Lewis, Kirovski, Twellman (Beasley, 88).

New Zealand — Utting, Oughton, Zoricich, Nelsen (Hay 75), Vicelich, Burton, Elliott (De Gregorio 85), Davis (Mulligan 80), Hickey, Killen (Smeltz 75), Coveny.

Referee: Hu Liu (Canada).

Att.: 10,000.