Samoa football coach Jess Ibrom is braced for an onslaught against the All Whites on Monday night.

In terms of David and Goliath contests in this country, the gulf doesn’t get much greater than what might unfold at Mt Smart Stadium.

• Event: All Whites vs Samoa
• Date: Monday 18 November 2024
• Venue: Go Media Stadium, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
• Time: 7:30pm NZT

The New Zealand side showed their ruthless edge against Vanuatu on Friday, with the 8-1 result their biggest victory margin in two decades. They could have had several more goals, given the amount of opportunities carved out. And Vanuatu are relatively big fish in Oceania. They have had some notable past results, including reaching the final of the 2024 Nations Cup, and are well led by Brian Kaltak, one of the best defenders in the A-League.