Rufer’s cross wasn’t a counter. Kosta’s shot might have been, but a lot of his goals last season came from transitions.
Not that good yet. Missing Retre and Rojas.
But agree Kraev, Zawada and Old big losses.
I think Nagasawa and Ishige have been good, but we’re missing a goal scorer so far.
Not that good yet. Missing Retre and Rojas.
But agree Kraev, Zawada and Old big losses.
I think Nagasawa and Ishige have been good, but we’re missing a goal scorer so far.
"Missing Retre and Rojas". That's the key statement.
Chiefy promised more stylish, less rope a dope football, when Rojas and the 2 Japanese players were signed. Retre is also part of that plan.
A proper assessment of how the Nix may go this season is when Marco Paulo have played a few games together. The worry is they could both be a bit injury prone.
Edit - great to see 13 Kiwis start a game in the ALM, easily a record I imagine. 6 for AFC & 7 for the Nix. Another 4 came off the pine. Toomey had an impressive, clever cameo for Auckland. Might be a few regrets at the Phoenix they let him go.