WC Intercontinental Playoff vs Costa Rica | Tue 14th June (15th NZT) | 9pm (6am NZT)
I think we risk sacrificing too many attack-minded players that can take control of this match, create chances, and score goals. I think we also risk giving the impetus and possession to Costa Rica just by default from sitting deep and playing defensively. I worry that we're just going to try and hit CR on the counter attack and rush/waste our opportunities.
It's likely we'll see something like 65% - 35% possession in favour of Costa Rica.
Football isn't a game where you have to always go gung ho and be desperate to score early - sometimes a bit of patience is required.
I like Sail but when he got his big chance he didn't look comfortable whole game (and I don't just mean the mistake). Marinovic has been excellent in an All Whites jersey in the past and frankly I trust him more in this big game playoff than Oli.
Unfortunately I think Danny is still going to opt for Oli however... which is harsh on Marinovic.
We played 4 at the back against a weaker Oman and didn't score.
Play with 5 at the back, if they sit back, push the wing backs forward. If they press and attack, sit deeper, soak it up and build into the game.
Solid, without the sizzle from All Whites against well organised Oman. Stamenic & Boxall standouts & Marinovic very impressive.
— Michael Burgess (@mikeburgess99) June 9, 2022
Difficult scenario with CR game looming & frustration grew as breakthrough goal didn't come. @NZ_Football @nzheraldsport https://t.co/HwttbireKF
High praise for the indentured labour force. But good to know will be no oppressive heat to deal with come kick off.
From one extreme to another. Can confirm the air conditioning inside the stadium works a treat 😅🥶 pic.twitter.com/ngVYRVKcxA
— Narelle Sindos (@NarelleSindos) June 9, 2022
⚽💥 This is it! Just two spots remain for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Qualification! Who will make it? Don't miss the biggest game in New Zealand football as the All Whites shoot for glory against Costa Rica - Wednesday 5.00am LIVE on Sky Sport 1! pic.twitter.com/hTxvhsU2wU
— Sky Sport NZ (@skysportnz) June 10, 2022
5 more days before the big one 🇳🇿🇨🇷 pic.twitter.com/fHDrMmL0YW
— Matthew Gould (@mattgkgould) June 10, 2022
A shame Tzanev puts himself before his community. Or that Hay didn't take a chance on Crocombe.
But I do hope that either Marinovic or Sail pull one out of their arses and keep a clean sheet!
There is only 1 result that matters.
Pity that OFC tourney wasn't held earlier like the Jan FIFA window, so a couple of more tough friendlies could have been in March - though yes most of the better teams were still in their own WC qualifying phases.
But another 1-2 Peru type warm up games would have been really handy. Shame Jan's Uzbekistan game never happened, though again would have been sans fans.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/128821468/golden-generation-or-not-theres-no-time-like-the-present-for-all-whites-youngsters
Getting ready for Costa Rica 🇳🇿🇨🇷 pic.twitter.com/4fMIgufwq6
— New Zealand Football (@NZ_Football) June 10, 2022
Training at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium where we will play Costa Rica 🇳🇿🇨🇷 pic.twitter.com/uf2r3kQUSM
— New Zealand Football (@NZ_Football) June 10, 2022
She works everywhere 👏🏽❤️ https://t.co/tfNH3wAUXh
— Clayton Lewis (@ClaytonLewisNZ) June 10, 2022
Bugger a long lunch, take the whole day off!!
https://peru.detailzero.com/news/12111/Peru-vs-Australia-Government-will-announce-on-Friday-if-it-declares-a-holiday-on-Monday-June-13-for-the-playoff-to-the-Qatar-2022-World-Cup--Peruvian-team-.html
One of Peruvian players missed a first half pen, when they lost their WC pool game against eventual champions France in 2018. He was crucified publicly. You don't want to be that guy in this playoff game!
When has he done that?
Edit - but does anyone know if it’s gonna be shown at Four Kings? Or is it on too early for them?
Edit - but does anyone know if it’s gonna be shown at Four Kings? Or is it on too early for them?
Where did you see this $5 deal, I can't see anything on their webpage or twitter.
Edit - but does anyone know if it’s gonna be shown at Four Kings? Or is it on too early for them?
Where did you see this $5 deal, I can't see anything on their webpage or twitter.
https://www.skysportnow.co.nz/packages?type=0
Edit - but does anyone know if it’s gonna be shown at Four Kings? Or is it on too early for them?
Where did you see this $5 deal, I can't see anything on their webpage or twitter.
https://www.skysportnow.co.nz/packages?type=0
Also, this might sounds unconventional, but if Hay is set on 5 at the back, I'd consider playing: Kirwan - Tuiloma - Boxall - Pijnaker - Cacace.
In other words, I'd drop Reid. May sound harsh but I feel like he's well past his best, and looks a shadow of his former self.
People blaming Payne for the goal in any shape or form is laughable. Sail could have hit it first time if he wanted to. He obviously thought the pass was fine and that he had time otherwise he wouldn't of taken a touch.
Bad touches happen, this cost us. simple.
Hay has proven with Woud (on multiple occasions) that he is willing to forgive mistakes.
The goal was right in front of me at the stadium and from what I've seen of the replay the cameras did not show what was really happening on the pitch at the time.
Just like he does at the Nix, Payne kept looking to play back even though he had lots of other choices. It was clear to the Peruvians who chased him down knowing he was going to pass it to Sail. This put Sail under pressure and lead to his mistake.
Yes Sail should have cleared better but it was obvious to everyone at the stadium it was a dumb ball by Payne that put us under the knife.
Payne makes too many silly errors like this and played a big part in a lot of the goals we conceded this year.
Literally can't wait until Monday to fly out and support the team. I've watched us play all over the world (Pacific, Asia, Russia, America's, India) but I've never been this pumped before. I have a good feeling about this match.
C'mon you Whites!
Oh if it's really 18 degrees inside the Ticos will freeze to death!
0-0 halftime. Solid first half from All Whites who should probably be ahead, having had better of the chances. Particularly effective down the left with De Vries and Rojas.@NZ_Football @nzheraldsport pic.twitter.com/z4ZiO9I21u
— Michael Burgess (@mikeburgess99) June 9, 2022
One thing that’s clear from perusing Costa Rican interviews over the last few weeks is that they’ve got Chris Wood firmly in their minds. Lots of study going into how to deal with his presence, which could also play a role in which central defenders get picked to start (ie, the tallest and strongest ones). Ideally that’ll mean that others can thrive with less attention on them... but let’s be honest the All Whites have been reliant upon Woodsman goals for a long time so he’s still going to need to overcome all that attention somehow.
Even the Peru footage could be misleading. The All Whites dominate possession against OFC teams but only had about 37% against Peru. Costa Rica are without a doubt much closer to Peru in style and quality but they’re a team that operates best when they don’t have a lot of ball. That’s a huge bonus for a kiwi team that struggled to create much against Peru. More time in possession means more chances to build things up.
🇨🇷𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚋𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚘, 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚋𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚘 𝟷-𝟸-𝟹… 🤔
— FEDEFUTBOL Costa Rica (@fedefutbolcrc) June 8, 2022
Primer trabajo de grupo en Doha 🇶🇦 🤩#90MinutosMás #HastaElUltimoMinuto #VamosTicos #LaSele pic.twitter.com/LRNnMlkea8
📍 Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium pic.twitter.com/nvt2AZMFyw
— New Zealand Football (@NZ_Football) June 11, 2022
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/128821439/all-whites-place-in-football-world-makes-world-cup-playoff-with-costa-rica-a-challenge
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/128821425/todays-winning-team-why-the-all-whites-finish-trainings-with-intense-internal-games
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/128821410/all-whites-legends-show-the-way-forward-as-new-generation-chases-place-in-history
Amen!
Qualifying by beating Costa Rica would make the third appearance more special. Something will be lost once the World Cup involves almost a quarter of the world and teams are only guaranteed two matches instead of three.
And some praise for the maligned Huddo.
Since he was appointed as head coach in 2019, Hay has tried to take what he learned from being part of Herbert’s setup, however briefly, and from watching it at its peak, then add some of what he learned from working with Anthony Hudson, who succeeded Herbert in 2014.