Wairarapa United coach Wairarapa United are anticipating a backlash from Napier City Rovers in their central league football match at Howard Booth Park, Carterton, tomorrow.
The last time the two teams met was in the Chatham Cup grand final last year, Wairarapa United winning 2-1, and if that result doesn't provide enough incentive for NCR to produce a big effort then their shock 3-2 loss to Petone in their league opener last weekend definitely should. Petone finished that game with nine players yet still managed to secure the win.
"Yes, we're expecting them to come out firing. We know what they are capable of," Wairarapa United coach Phil Keinzley said.
"We certainly don't see ourselves as favourites. It'll be a close go."
Wairarapa United, too, will be looking for a more clinical performance than last weekend when they drew 3-3 with Olympic.