4 Jun 2015

Sport: Fiji Under 20s more confident going into Honduras clash

9:04 am on 4 June 2015

Fiji have no intention of changing their tactics for this afternoon's Under 20 World Cup football clash against Honduras in Christchurch.

The Pacific minnows were thumped 8-1 by Germany on Monday, in their first ever match at a FIFA tournament.

Fiji were given a tough introduction to the World Cup against Germany.

Fiji were given a tough introduction to the World Cup against Germany. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Technical Director Ravinesh Kumar says the players were a bit nervous and intimidated against the European heavyweights first up but expects them to be more confident now they have a game under their belt.

"We will stick to the same style. The two other teams [still to play in our group] will be also very good teams and Fiji need to have a lot of confidence in them. The players need to have a lot of faith and confidence in themselves individually, and as a team, and they need to keep the possession more times".

Ravinesh Kumar says their aim is to come out of the match respectfully.