Peru vs New Zealand in the Playoffs?

Not only in South America is what happens in La Bombonera between the Peruvian and Argentine National Team being watched with attention. This Thursday, several countries are defining their destinies with a view to the next World Cup. Meanwhile, New Zealand awaits to know its opponent for the playoffs of the Russia 2018 Qualifiers.

Stefan Marinovic, goalkeeper of the New Zealand National Team, revealed the team he prefers to face in the playoffs for the 2018 World Cup. The New Zealand goalkeeper knows that the chance to obtain fifth place is between the Peruvian, Argentine, Chilean, and Paraguayan National Teams.

"Undoubtedly, we would have a better chance against Peru or Paraguay than against Argentina," said Stefan Marinovic in statements to the Argentine newspaper La Nación. The New Zealand goalkeeper sees the Peruvian National Team as an accessible rival instead of Lionel Messi's team.

However, Stefan Marinovic's opinion differs from that of New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson, who sees facing Argentina as a challenge instead of the Peruvian National Team because he would have the opportunity to face a player of Lionel Messi's caliber.

"It would be an incredible and fantastic situation for the football of this country. For the people and also for the players. At the moment we don't know who we are playing against and I'm not thinking about that," said the New Zealand coach. The Peruvian National Team could consider the possibility of facing the 'All Whites' in November for a place in Russia 2018. Will it happen?

Peru vs New Zealand in the playoffs?