The New Zealand head coach, Jitka Klimkova did an analysis of her team’s defeat to Super Falcons and then revealed the area that needed to be worked on, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-host, New Zealand lost 3-0 to Nigeria with goals from captain Onome Ebi, Jennifer Echegini and Desire Oparanozie.
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Klimkova however believes the friendly tie at the Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey could produce a different if their defending in the box is gritty.
“We gave up a goal from a cross.
“The biggest improvement we need to now look for is really gritty defending in the box,” she told the country’s official website.
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