Port Vale striker Ben Waine was 77th substitute as his New Zealand side lost 4-0 to Haiti in a friendly as part of their build-up for the World Cup finals.
The match was played at the Chase Stadium, Florida where the New Zealand side are preparing for the 2026 World Cup. The Kiwis were 1-0 down at the break but conceded three more goals in the second-half. Waine’s side will now face England in a friendly on Saturday.
The striker is poised to join Chris Birchall as only the second current Port Vale player to take part in the World Cup finals. Birchall also played against England, albeit that was in a group game rather than a friendly.
Port Vale Internationals are a rare sight with the club only recording 18 full Internationals in its existence. Waine is one of just six players to score a goal for his country while a Vale player. His seventh cap takes him up to joint third in the Port Vale appearances table.
Players to score an International goal while at Port Vale
Chris Birchall – three goals for Trinidad and Tobago
Sammy Morgan – two goals for Northern Ireland
Tony Rougier – two goals for Trinidad and Tobago
Eamon O’Keefe – one goal for Ireland
Andy Jones – one goal for Wales
Ben Waine – one goal for New Zealand
Most International appearances while a Vale player
Chris Birchall – 27 (Trinidad and Tobago)
Tony Rougier – 20 (Trinidad and Tobago)
Ben Waine – 7 (New Zealand)
Sammy Morgan – 7 (Northern Ireland)
George Abbey – 6 (Nigeria)
Port Vale Internationals
From Trinidad and Tobago to Montserrat… read our comprehensive list of every footballer to play for their country while a Port Vale player
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