Here are some pre match quotes from captain Amber Hearn, I've lifted these from NZ footballs own website. I'm pissing myself.
“For the girls, it will be great to play there but, for me, it’s just another stadium and another game. The main thing for me is that it’s in front of all our families and friends so I’m sure everyone will want to play well and play to win and hopefully that’s what we go out and do.”
With nothing riding on the outcome from a result point of view, the friendly match gives both sides the chance to focus on taking steps towards their longer-term goals.
But Hearn says the New Zealand players certainly have the prospect of a first-ever win over the Nadeshiko at the forefront of their minds.
“No game is ever a friendly, I guess that’s how I see things. If you approach it that way then the results will show,” she says.
“Yes, Japan are a quality team and are technically fantastic but we’ve got a few things up our sleeve so I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a great game to watch.”