Anthony Hudson: Peru should feel the pressure
Many consider it to be just a strategy to take pressure off his players, while others believe that his statements are sincere. Whatever the case may be, Anthony Hudson, the coach of the New Zealand national team, stated that after the 0-0 result in Wellington, it is the Peruvian team that should feel the pressure.
The coach's views on the Peru team
The coach of the Oceanian team, knowing about the absence of captain Paolo Guerrero, declared to RPP that the 'blanquirroja' is a strong team with or without the striker. Furthermore, he gave favoritism to our national team. However, he clarified that his team did not come to Lima for vacation or parties; they came to win.
The coach's confidence in his team
The American in charge of the Oceanian team, despite his warning, stated that in his opinion, everyone expects Peru to win because it is a very big team. Nevertheless, the coach believes that his players will achieve qualification to Russia 2018 on Peruvian soil. He is aware that it is a difficult task, but he knows perfectly well that it is not impossible.
The journey to Peru
Especially considering the effort that he and his players have made to come to our country, traveling for more than 30 hours. In contrast to Gareca's team, who arrived in New Zealand on a charter flight, the Oceanian team arrived in Lima on a commercial flight without the amenities that the Peruvian team had.