This week the Solomon Warriors were drawn to play defending OFC champions Auckland at Kiwitea St in one-off knockout match.
Solomon Warriors coach Moses Toata. Photo: OFC via Phototek
Auckland have been crowned regional champions nine times and present a tough challenge.
Warriors coach Moses Toata knows Auckland will be tough but is also confident his side can upset if they manage their preparation well.
"First we need to get our mindset into a winning mindset," Toata said.
"We need to forget that Auckland City is the champions."
Toata said the team needs to work on their weaknesses before their April 8 match.
"I've picked up a few weaknesses we [have] and I think we need to step up on our fitness to compete at the next level," he said.
Toata also said the Warriors will look to strengthen their their defence
"Generally my players are a group of very attacking minded players but we need to balance our game.
"We need to balance the defensive aspect of our game so that we can avoid conceding goals if we are to beat a big team like Auckland City," he said.
Auckland FC celebrate winning the 2017 OFC Champions League. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
