FIFA U-17 WC: New Zealand take on Turkey in Group B opener
The Kiwis played two warm-up matches after they landed in India, first with Brazil and then against England, in both matches their defence was exposed and lost 1-2 and 2-3 respectively. However, they have a strong attack but their midfielders and defenders will have to come to the party to ensure they give a tough competition to Turkey.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks-off today and host of matches are being played in the tournament opener. In Group B clash New Zealand will have a tough job at hand when they take on Turkey at the D.Y Patil Stadium on Friday.
The Kiwis played two warm-up matches after they landed in India, first with Brazil and then against England, in both matches their defence was exposed and lost 1-2 and 2-3 respectively. However, they have a strong attack but their midfielders and defenders will have to come to the party to ensure they give a tough competition to Turkey.
While Turkey has an array of strong players, who would like to make a mark. They are confident bunch having made it to India by reaching the semifinals of the European qualifying tournament. Turkey would like to have an aggressive approach from the word go and also have more possession of the ball.
The Squad:
New Zealand: Jacob Clark, Zac Jones, Nicholas Milner, Liberato Cacace, Boyd Curry, Ben Deeley, Matthew Jones, Joshua Rogerson, Jordan Spain, Emlyn Wellsmore, Willem Ebbinge, Elijah Just, Oliver Duncan, Kieran Richards, Kingsley Sinclair, Oliver Whyte, Leon Van Den Hoven. Matthew Conroy, Charles Spragg, Matthew Palmer, Max Mata.
Turkey: Berke Ozer, Emirhan Civelek, Melih Gokcimen, Sahan Akyuz, Ozan Kabak, Sefa Akgun, Ahmed Kutucu, Kerem Kesgin, Malik Karaahmet, Atalay Babachan, Recep Gul, Eren Bilen, Ismail Cokcalis, Umut Gunes, Yunus Akgun, Sezer Taskolu, Egehan Gok, Abdussamed Karnucu, Berk Cetin, Embiya Ayyildiz, Ozan Oruc.