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Posted November 19, 2021 03:19 · last edited November 19, 2021 03:44

carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

The draw, to decide which confederations are paired together, is expected to be held in Zurich before the end of this month.

If the game is in Qatar the scorching June temperatures will also be a challenge, even if the match is played at night.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/exclusive-radical-fifa-changes-set-to-have-huge-implications-for-all-whites/4YWIFNTWFBM23737AWCT64TFQM/

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022 - which wouldn't be a given.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of combined Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.

Edit - plus selfishly currently sitting in Lima right now, I was fancying a little trip to somewhere hopefully like Panama City (for the Socceroos if not All Whites!).

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Unknown editor edited November 19, 2021 03:44
carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

The draw, to decide which confederations are paired together, is expected to be held in Zurich before the end of this month.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/exclusive-radical-fifa-changes-set-to-have-huge-implications-for-all-whites/4YWIFNTWFBM23737AWCT64TFQM/

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022 - which wouldn't be a given.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of combined Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.

Edit - plus selfishly currently sitting in Lima right now, I was fancying a little trip to somewhere hopefully like Panama City (for the Socceroos if not All Whites!).
Unknown editor edited November 19, 2021 03:42
carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/exclusive-radical-fifa-changes-set-to-have-huge-implications-for-all-whites/4YWIFNTWFBM23737AWCT64TFQM/

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022 - which wouldn't be a given.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of combined Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.

Edit - plus selfishly currently sitting in Lima right now, I was fancying a little trip to somewhere hopefully like Panama City (for the Socceroos if not All Whites!).
Unknown editor edited November 19, 2021 03:40
carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022 - which wouldn't be a given.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of combined Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.

Edit - plus selfishly currently sitting in Lima right now, I was fancying a little trip to somewhere hopefully like Panama City (for the Socceroos if not All Whites!).
Unknown editor edited November 19, 2021 03:34
carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022 - which wouldn't be a given.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of combined Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.

Edit - plus selfishly currently sitting Lima right now, I was fancying a little trip to somewhere hopefully like Panama City (for the Socceroos if not All Whites!).
Unknown editor edited November 19, 2021 03:34
carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022 - which wouldn't be a given.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of combined Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.
Unknown editor edited November 19, 2021 03:20
carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022 - which wouldn't be a given.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.
Unknown editor edited November 19, 2021 03:20
carlind
Jeez, another Burgess NZ Herald article today saying FIFA are set to scrap the two-legged intercontinental playoff, in favour of a one-off game, probably in Qatar. Doesn’t look like that Bahrain moment from 2009 will get a 2021 redux, not to mention losing the benefits of having a home crowd and conditions in a tight game.

Man that would suck for several reasons. You could be looking then at close on 5 years (Nov 2017) since the AWs played at home. That's if NZF managed to setup some home friendly(ies) late 2022.

And maybe 7 years since the AWs last played a competitive game (ie non friendly) at home!!! That's if say OFC qualifiers for 2026 WC cycle start 2024. Truly terrible.

Would have to be a trigger for FIFA, to sort out OFC for some sort of competitive setup with the AFC post 2022, ie some sort of Nations League. Otherwise just doing nothing at all to help the OFC region.