Police in Polokwane confront New Zealand fans after World Cup match against Paraguay

Police confront NZealand fans after WCup match

POLOKWANE, South Africa — Police confronted celebrating New Zealand fans after their team played its final match at World Cup.

Although New Zealand failed to advance to the round of 16 after Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Paraguay, the fans were still happy with the team’s third straight point at the tournament.

Police were seen confronting Kiwi fans as they were leaving the area around the stadium.

Police spokesman Motlafela Mojapelo said there were no major issues, however, saying “police escorted the fans to the city center without problems.”

Another police spokesman, Colonel Hangwani Mulaudzi, also said the scene was peaceful, adding “police told them to move on, that the game had finished and they obliged. Everything was friendly.”