Ngongotaha AFC coach Shane Davis is hoping tomorrow's Chatham Cup game against Bucklands Beach AFC will help him find a way to fix his side's defensive woes.
In last weekend's Northern League Division 2 game against Fencibles Utd, the Villagers let a 3-0 half time lead slip to lose 4-3.
Now Davis sees tomorrow's game as a chance to find a solution to the problem.
"It's a bonus for us as I can try different players out and try and plug the gaps. We're all right up front, we're scoring goals, but our defending half, we've got to work at that.
This is a [chance] to use different players and see if they can actually play in these positions."
He said it was something he couldn't afford to do in Northern League games.