AUCKLAND – The Football Ferns head into a Peace Queen Cup showdown in Suwon against Argentina on Monday night (NZT) ready to weather a South American storm and keep their hopes of a finals place alive.
New Zealand lost 2-1 to Korea in the opening game of the tournament while Argentina sit bottom of the group after a 5-0 loss to Canada, meaning both sides need a win to have any hopes of winning Group A and making Saturday’s final.
As extra motivation the Football Ferns can claim New Zealand’s first victory at any level over the football powerhouse, although head coach John Herdman says it’s just part of the picture.
"It’s a massive opportunity to make a bit of history, but first and foremost the players want the three points to keep the dream of making the Peace Queen Cup final alive," Herdman said
Story courtesy of NZF Media
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