I haven't seen every Auckland game but yeah Mata has had a few misses. He seems to have a knack of often heading straight at the keeper. He also had one or two for the AWs at the OFC Nations Cup in Vanuatu last year, when he should have scored.
And yeah again that game against Ireland at Dublin late 2023. He came on for Wood and got himself in 2-3 really good goal scoring positions, but couldn't get a shot on target from memory. But yes he got himself about, being a menace.
Still only 24 (I felt he was older) so hopefully some scope to improve his finishing, though his first touch often ain't great.
And yeah again that game against Ireland at Dublin late 2023. He came on for Wood and got himself in 2-3 really good goal scoring positions, but couldn't get a shot on target from memory. But yes he got himself about, being a menace.
Still only 24 (I felt he was older) so hopefully some scope to improve his finishing, though his first touch often ain't great.