Navi Mumbai : Paraguay would look to extend their winning streak when they clash with New Zealand in a Group B match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Monday.
Paraguay displayed an attacking style of football in their first game against last-edition’s runner-up Mali which they clinched 3-2 at the D Y Patil stadium.
However, their aggression had dipped in the second half of that match, though their coach Gustavo Morinigo believed their performance improved after the third goal was scored in the 55th minute. For Paraguay, the form of Leonardo Sanchez, who the coach termed as a strong player, will be crucial. The South American side also possess good attackers, defenders and mid-fielders. But their defence was slightly exposed when Mali scored back-to-back goals. Considering that New Zealand also have good strikers, they would have to ensure that defenders don’t give any space and chance to the opposition.
New Zealand go into the game without their inspirational player and skipper Max Mata, who was double booked by the referee in the drawn game against Turkey.
