Coach Nees called Arubi's big mistake against Benin normal after their 2-2 tie at Moses Mabhida last night. He added that goalkeepers who mess up like that usually face tough futures ahead. The Warriors battled back from a two-goal hole with Munetsi and Musona both finding the net to keep their hopes alive.
The final whistle left the team nearly eliminated from World Cup contention despite their comeback. Fans appreciated how hard the players fought after falling behind early. Yet many fans will remember Arubi's error as the moment that ruined their dreams of qualifying.
The Warriors needed to play Arubi because younger goalkeepers couldn't lock down the position. He previously helped the team reach AFCON finals before his terrible performance yesterday. His future seems uncertain based on what the coach said. He might need to beg Nees for another shot.
Many fans wonder if Arubi can stay on the team after what happened. The coach plans to build on the positives as they prepare for their next match against Nigeria on Tuesday. Nees hasn't given up completely. He mentioned second-place teams might advance through playoffs, and certain group results against lower teams won't count toward final standings.
The final whistle left the team nearly eliminated from World Cup contention despite their comeback. Fans appreciated how hard the players fought after falling behind early. Yet many fans will remember Arubi's error as the moment that ruined their dreams of qualifying.
The Warriors needed to play Arubi because younger goalkeepers couldn't lock down the position. He previously helped the team reach AFCON finals before his terrible performance yesterday. His future seems uncertain based on what the coach said. He might need to beg Nees for another shot.
Many fans wonder if Arubi can stay on the team after what happened. The coach plans to build on the positives as they prepare for their next match against Nigeria on Tuesday. Nees hasn't given up completely. He mentioned second-place teams might advance through playoffs, and certain group results against lower teams won't count toward final standings.
