With a passionate Samoan crowd on the sideline for Saturday’s opening match, New Caledonia coach Matthieu Delcroix believes the atmosphere will add to the challenge as many of his players make their first appearance on the international stage.
“It will be a tough draw to begin this tournament,” he said.
“We know that it will be a tough game because the players from Samoa will be in their home so it will be difficult.”
Although he’s approaching the game cautiously, Delcroix is still confident that his side is well-prepared and eager to prove themselves.
