NZS: The New Zealand All Whites have all arrived in Dubai to assemble in preparation for Monday morning’s (NZT) OFC/AFC Challenge Cup match in Tehran.
The stopover is a brief one, long enough for travel documentation and player briefings before boarding a flight later tonight (NZT) for Tehran for the match against Asian champions Iran.
All players have arrived fit and well, with many having played for their club sides over the weekend, some literally hours before boarding flights bound for Dubai and national representation.
Team coaching staff has scheduled six training sessions prior to the match, along with video analysis and player briefings to prepare for what is expected to be a tough match in an even tougher atmosphere with the Iranians assured of fanatical home support.
Match Details:
NZ vs Iran
Azadi Stadium, Tehran
Sunday, 12 October (NZT – Monday, 13 October)
Kick-off time: 3:35pm (NZT – 2:05am, Tehran is 9.5 hours behind NZ)