27 Dec 2012

Herbert retains same starting XI to take on Melbourne Heart

4:26 am on 27 December 2012

The Wellington Phoenix football coach Ricki Herbert has retained the same starting side that fought out a 1-1 draw with A-league leaders Central Coast Mariners on Saturday to play the Melbourne Heart today in the capital.

After training Herbert said the only area that caused him concern was the delivery into the penalty area, especially from set pieces.

He says his side did some good things against the Mariners and if they keep building on that he doesn't think they'lll be too far away.

Herbert adds they've talked about the crossing, and the set play delivery in particular wasn't where it needs to be so there'll be someone else taking up that role today.

Herbert will also go with the same attacking bench, signifying he wants nothing less than the three points.