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Posted June 09, 2022 22:37 · last edited June 09, 2022 22:45

Ranix

High praise for Rojas from Narelle. No mention of her BF, who may now be kept on the bench by Stamenic, reading her comments.

And re the lack of goals. It's been a problem against any non OFC team when Singh has been unavailable. He's a unique player by NZ Football standards, and unfortunately is no one else like him or near his level in that role. We beat Curacao, Bahrain and The Gambia (all around Oman's level), scoring 5 goals with him in the team. He's a huge loss.

Hay started Just, McCowatt, Rojas, Barba and Waine altogether today, and still no goals. Sounds like the blame laid with some wasteful finishing, rather than any overly defensive setup.

Hopefully the Woodsman is saving a banger for next week, and that's enough for the win. I also see  Libby as a major threat to create something or score even.

The All Whites created the majority of the goal-scoring chances against a highly physical Oman side but lacked the finishing quality they'll need against the Costa Rican defence next week.

New Zealand dominated possession through the first half, before Oman pulled back some of that momentum in the second half, and the ongoing struggle to convert opportunities will be of concern to coach Danny Hay.

In his first outing for the All Whites since 2019, A-League star Marco Rojas was outstanding, providing an attacking boost which will be critical against the Central Americans.

He created the best opportunity on goal of the match but took one touch too many and couldn't get his shot on target. 

Kosta Barbarouses couldn't convert another golden chance to score, trying to chip the Oman goalkepper on the volley, only to send his shot over the crossbar.

Marko Stamenic and Michael Boxall were also impressive for the All Whites, while Ben Waine was at his industrious best - receiving plenty of advice from the sidelines from captain Chris Wood, who made a late appearance.

Hay said the match had helped him confirm his starting XI to face Costa Rica, which he'd now settled on, singling out midfelder Stamenic for particular praise.

"The focus has always been on Costa Rica. This was just an opportunity to get minutes into several players' legs and for them to have an opportunity to force their way into the starting XI," Hay told Newshub after the game.

"I thought there were some really good performances from the likes of Marko Stamenic after, by his standards, a disappointing 45 against Peru. Excellent to see him go well.

"We've got three or four sessions now ahead of Costa Rica so we'll make the most of every single one of those."

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Ranix

High praise for Rojas from Narelle. No mention of her BF, who may now be kept on the bench by Stamenic, reading her comments.

And re the lack of goals. It's been a problem against any non OFC team when Singh has been unavailable. He's a unique player by NZ Football standards, and unfortunately is no one else like him or at at his level in that role. We beat Curacao, Bahrain and The Gambia (all around Oman's level), scoring 5 goals with him in the team. He's a huge loss.

Hay started Just, McCowatt, Rojas, Barba and Waine altogether today, and still no goals. Sounds like the blame laid with some wasteful finishing, rather than any overly defensive setup.

Hopefully the Woodsman is saving a banger for next week, and that's enough for the win. I also see  Libby as a major threat to create something or score even.

The All Whites created the majority of the goal-scoring chances against a highly physical Oman side but lacked the finishing quality they'll need against the Costa Rican defence next week.

New Zealand dominated possession through the first half, before Oman pulled back some of that momentum in the second half, and the ongoing struggle to convert opportunities will be of concern to coach Danny Hay.

In his first outing for the All Whites since 2019, A-League star Marco Rojas was outstanding, providing an attacking boost which will be critical against the Central Americans.

He created the best opportunity on goal of the match but took one touch too many and couldn't get his shot on target. 

Kosta Barbarouses couldn't convert another golden chance to score, trying to chip the Oman goalkepper on the volley, only to send his shot over the crossbar.

Marko Stamenic and Michael Boxall were also impressive for the All Whites, while Ben Waine was at his industrious best - receiving plenty of advice from the sidelines from captain Chris Wood, who made a late appearance.

Hay said the match had helped him confirm his starting XI to face Costa Rica, which he'd now settled on, singling out midfelder Stamenic for particular praise.

"The focus has always been on Costa Rica. This was just an opportunity to get minutes into several players' legs and for them to have an opportunity to force their way into the starting XI," Hay told Newshub after the game.

"I thought there were some really good performances from the likes of Marko Stamenic after, by his standards, a disappointing 45 against Peru. Excellent to see him go well.

"We've got three or four sessions now ahead of Costa Rica so we'll make the most of every single one of those."

Unknown editor edited June 09, 2022 22:40
Ranix

High praise for Rojas from Narelle. No mention of her BF, who may now be kept on the bench by Stamenic, reading her comments.

And re the lack of goals. It's been a problem against any non OFC team when Singh has been unavailable. He's a unique player by NZ Football standards, and unfortunately is no one else like him or at at his level in that role. We beat Curacao, Bahrain and The Gambia (all around Oman's level), scoring 5 goals with him in the team. He's a huge loss.

Hay started Just, McCowatt, Rojas, Barba and Waine altogether today, and still no goals. Sounds like the blame laid with some wasteful finishing, rather than any overly defensive setup.

Hopefully the Woodsman is saving a banger for next week, and that's enough for the win. I alsosee  Libby as a major threat to create something or score even.

The All Whites created the majority of the goal-scoring chances against a highly physical Oman side but lacked the finishing quality they'll need against the Costa Rican defence next week.

New Zealand dominated possession through the first half, before Oman pulled back some of that momentum in the second half, and the ongoing struggle to convert opportunities will be of concern to coach Danny Hay.

In his first outing for the All Whites since 2019, A-League star Marco Rojas was outstanding, providing an attacking boost which will be critical against the Central Americans.

He created the best opportunity on goal of the match but took one touch too many and couldn't get his shot on target. 

Kosta Barbarouses couldn't convert another golden chance to score, trying to chip the Oman goalkepper on the volley, only to send his shot over the crossbar.

Marko Stamenic and Michael Boxall were also impressive for the All Whites, while Ben Waine was at his industrious best - receiving plenty of advice from the sidelines from captain Chris Wood, who made a late appearance.

Hay said the match had helped him confirm his starting XI to face Costa Rica, which he'd now settled on, singling out midfelder Stamenic for particular praise.

"The focus has always been on Costa Rica. This was just an opportunity to get minutes into several players' legs and for them to have an opportunity to force their way into the starting XI," Hay told Newshub after the game.

"I thought there were some really good performances from the likes of Marko Stamenic after, by his standards, a disappointing 45 against Peru. Excellent to see him go well.

"We've got three or four sessions now ahead of Costa Rica so we'll make the most of every single one of those."

Unknown editor edited June 09, 2022 22:40
Ranix

High praise for Rojas from Narelle. No mention of her BF, who may now be kept on the bench by Stamenic, reading her comments.

And re the lack of goals. It's been a problem against any non OFC team when Singh has been unavailable. He's a unique player by NZ Football standards, and unfortunately is no one else like him or at at his level in that role. We beat Curacao, Bahrain and The Gambia, scoring 5 goals with him in the team. He's a huge loss.

Hay started Just, McCowatt, Rojas, Barba and Waine altogether today, and still no goals. Sounds like the blame laid with some wasteful finishing, rather than any overly defensive setup.

Hopefully the Woodsman is saving a banger for next week, and that's enough for the win. I alsosee  Libby as a major threat to create something or score even.

The All Whites created the majority of the goal-scoring chances against a highly physical Oman side but lacked the finishing quality they'll need against the Costa Rican defence next week.

New Zealand dominated possession through the first half, before Oman pulled back some of that momentum in the second half, and the ongoing struggle to convert opportunities will be of concern to coach Danny Hay.

In his first outing for the All Whites since 2019, A-League star Marco Rojas was outstanding, providing an attacking boost which will be critical against the Central Americans.

He created the best opportunity on goal of the match but took one touch too many and couldn't get his shot on target. 

Kosta Barbarouses couldn't convert another golden chance to score, trying to chip the Oman goalkepper on the volley, only to send his shot over the crossbar.

Marko Stamenic and Michael Boxall were also impressive for the All Whites, while Ben Waine was at his industrious best - receiving plenty of advice from the sidelines from captain Chris Wood, who made a late appearance.

Hay said the match had helped him confirm his starting XI to face Costa Rica, which he'd now settled on, singling out midfelder Stamenic for particular praise.

"The focus has always been on Costa Rica. This was just an opportunity to get minutes into several players' legs and for them to have an opportunity to force their way into the starting XI," Hay told Newshub after the game.

"I thought there were some really good performances from the likes of Marko Stamenic after, by his standards, a disappointing 45 against Peru. Excellent to see him go well.

"We've got three or four sessions now ahead of Costa Rica so we'll make the most of every single one of those."

Unknown editor edited June 09, 2022 22:39
Ranix

High praise for Rojas from Narelle. No mention of her BF, who may now be kept on the bench by Stamenic, reading her comments.

And re the lack of goals. It's been a problem against any non OFC team when Singh has been unavailable. He's a unique player by NZ Football standards, and unfortunately is no one else like him or at at his level in that role. We beat Curacao, Bahrain and The Gambia, scoring 5 goals with him in the team.

Hay started Just, McCowatt, Rojas, Barba and Waine altogether today, and still no goals. Sounds like the blame laid with some waste finishing than any overly defensive setup.

Hopefully the Woodsman is saving a banger for next week, and that's enough for the win. I also Libby as a major threat to create something or score even.

The All Whites created the majority of the goal-scoring chances against a highly physical Oman side but lacked the finishing quality they'll need against the Costa Rican defence next week.

New Zealand dominated possession through the first half, before Oman pulled back some of that momentum in the second half, and the ongoing struggle to convert opportunities will be of concern to coach Danny Hay.

In his first outing for the All Whites since 2019, A-League star Marco Rojas was outstanding, providing an attacking boost which will be critical against the Central Americans.

He created the best opportunity on goal of the match but took one touch too many and couldn't get his shot on target. 

Kosta Barbarouses couldn't convert another golden chance to score, trying to chip the Oman goalkepper on the volley, only to send his shot over the crossbar.

Marko Stamenic and Michael Boxall were also impressive for the All Whites, while Ben Waine was at his industrious best - receiving plenty of advice from the sidelines from captain Chris Wood, who made a late appearance.

Hay said the match had helped him confirm his starting XI to face Costa Rica, which he'd now settled on, singling out midfelder Stamenic for particular praise.

"The focus has always been on Costa Rica. This was just an opportunity to get minutes into several players' legs and for them to have an opportunity to force their way into the starting XI," Hay told Newshub after the game.

"I thought there were some really good performances from the likes of Marko Stamenic after, by his standards, a disappointing 45 against Peru. Excellent to see him go well.

"We've got three or four sessions now ahead of Costa Rica so we'll make the most of every single one of those."