New Zealand U-17 Vs Mexico U-17 Preview: Tipis Young All Whites Hope

JAKARTA New Zealand U-17 had almost no hope against Mexico in the last match of Group F of the 2023 U-17 World Cup.

The duel between the two teams will take place at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, West Java Bandung, on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The match starts at 16.00 WIB.

Young All Whites, nicknamed New Zealand U-17, are still caretakers of the standings without points. They have already lost two defeats, each against Venezuela U-17 and Germany U-17.

However, their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages through the best third-placed path remain. It's just a miracle.

New Zealand U-17 coach Martin Badminton doubts his team can qualify for the next round. He said their chances were very small.

"Of course we don't believe in (los to the round of 16). We also have the status of not seeding against Mexico U-17 later," saidLA.

Meanwhile, Mexico U-17 must desperately face this match. The reason is, victory will open up their chance to reach the last 16.

Raul Chabrand's men have so far only got one point from two matches. They fill third place in the standings, three points adrift of Venezuela U-17.

Therefore, victory is a fixed price for Mexico U-17 if you don't want to lift your suitcase. If you secure three points and Venezuela U-17 slips against Germany U-17 then their chances are open.

Mexico is currently in fifth place in the best third-placed standings. If they win then they can become runners-up and enter the four best third-placed teams.

Formation Forecast

New Zealand U-17 (3-4-3): Matt Foord; Noah Dupont, DylanUNGiner, Luka Coveny; Nicolas Murphy, Luke Mitchell, Marley Leuluai, Athan Thompson; Stipe Ukich, Luke Supply, Adam Watson

Coach: Martin Badminton

Mexico U-17 (3-5-2): Noberto Bedolla; Luis Navarrete, Javen Romero, Manuel Sanchez; Brandon Lomell, Fidel Barajas, Isaac Martinez, Luis Ortiz, Gael Alvarez; Tahiel Jimenez, Stephano Carrillo

Coach: Raul Chabrand