Yahoo Sports reports: Midfielder Matt Garbett was ruled out of New Zealand’s squad at the World Cup on Monday, hours before the team's opening game against Iran. New Zealand Football posted a statement on social media saying Garbett injured his hamstring in practice over the weekend. “The whole squad’s thoughts are with Matt at this time and we are gutted he won’t be able to play in the tournament,” New Zealand Football said.
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Injured Matt Garbett ruled out of New Zealand's World Cup squad, replaced by Logan Rogerson
Midfielder Matt Garbett was ruled out of New Zealand’s squad at the World Cup on Monday, hours before the team's opening game against Iran. New Zealand Football posted a statement on social media saying Garbett injured his hamstring in practice over the weekend. “The whole squad’s thoughts are with Matt at this time and we are gutted he won’t be able to play in the tournament,” New Zealand Football said.
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