Bit late to this party but tbh think it'll be pretty harsh if Marinovic is dropped (if that is indeed what happens). Don't get me wrong I like Oli and think he'll be our No. 1 for the next WC cycle. But he has 3 caps - 2 against OFC nations in an empty stadium. Bit of a step up in intensity & pressure playing the likes of Peru and CRC compared to that & ALM. Unfortunately I think that showed on Monday.
Stef has played numerous high pressure games with NZ and I honestly can't remember a critical mistake he's made. Surely you'd want someone like that in goal for a one-off playoff.
Obv we watch Oli week in in the A League and he's in super form. Hard to compare to Stef playing in Israel which we just don't see. You'd hope Hay has watched some footage and I guess he gets to see them both square up in training. Just think it's a bit harsh to be dropped on his national team form.
Other than that - based on the last 2 results looks like we are going to be tough to beat which is a plus. But hard to see where the goals are coming from at this point.
Really hope Hay plays Wood with a bit of support - otherwise he'll just be easily marked out of the game.
Stef has played numerous high pressure games with NZ and I honestly can't remember a critical mistake he's made. Surely you'd want someone like that in goal for a one-off playoff.
Obv we watch Oli week in in the A League and he's in super form. Hard to compare to Stef playing in Israel which we just don't see. You'd hope Hay has watched some footage and I guess he gets to see them both square up in training. Just think it's a bit harsh to be dropped on his national team form.
Other than that - based on the last 2 results looks like we are going to be tough to beat which is a plus. But hard to see where the goals are coming from at this point.
Really hope Hay plays Wood with a bit of support - otherwise he'll just be easily marked out of the game.