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United States 1 New Zealand 1: Klinsmann's men held

The United States were held to a 1-1 draw by New Zealand in an international friendly in Washington on Tuesday.

Jurgen Klinsmann's men played without their top two goalkeepers and veteran Clint Dempsey, who is out with a heart condition.

USA, who were 2-0 winners over Cuba last week, won both previous meetings with the All Whites 2-1.

Green had put USA ahead and nearly added a second goal in the 64th minute, but his shot from just outside the area sailed over.

The 27-year-old Leon keeper made one save but was replaced by David Bingham at half-time. 

Chris Wood nearly levelled in the 71st minute, but the striker's bullet was high and wide.

New Zealand nearly went ahead in the waning minutes as a Patterson flick scooted past Bingham, but Michael Orozco cleared.

The Americans had their own opportunities at a game-winner, but Danny Williams' long-distance effort in the 89th minute from the right side was saved by Marinovic, who also stopped Michael Bradley's shot in stoppage time.

In between those shots was an Omar Gonzalez header that went high. Another Gonzalez header in the final minute of play was wide.